Qatari leaders say amendments to help build healthy business environment

The Qatari people are expected to make history tomorrow as they vote on the general referendum on the recent constitutional amendments, where they will show the unity of a nation behind its wise leadership to respond to the call of duty towards the future of their country, a number of Qatari businessmen have pointed out.

They stressed that they are anxiously waiting for the voting day to show their support to such amendments, considering it as a national duty that would reinforce the rule of law and justice. They also expected a considerably high turnout of voters among all the categories of Qatari people. Besides, they expressed their view that the constitutional amendments, when implemented, would reflect positively on the economic and business scene in the country, further establishing Qatar as a hot investment destination. In the meantime, they stressed that the suggested standards for appointing the members of the Shura Council would increase the efficiency of the council, making the council able to handle more flexible and sophisticated legislations that encourage a healthy investment atmosphere.

Shaheen al-Mohannadi expected that the Qatari people will go to the polling stations in great numbers. He also highly appreciated the efforts of the entities concerned in organising the polling stations and providing all the necessary facilities for the process, to make it hassle-free for the citizens. He further expected that the new amendments would open new horizons of development and progress for the country, as the main target is to deepen and reinforce the rights of citizenship and equality and justice among the citizens before the law.

Mansur al-Nuaimi expressed his belief that the voting process will be a day of love and solidarity for the country and its wise leadership, expecting that all Qatari people are already anxious to show their support and approval for the new amendments. He said that he is very keen to be among the first to vote in favour of these amendments, as Qatari citizens have always been keen to maintain the public good of their country. It is very crucial for the people of Qatar to remain united and coherent and overcome any personal differences to promote their nation. He pointed out that the new amendments, when implemented, would considerably sustain the rule of the law, and accordingly push forward the progress of development and economic boom in the country.

Ali al-Khalaf noted that the Qatari people are well aware on the need to implement these amendments to continue enjoying the stability, security and prosperity that Qatar has established for its people over the past decades. He stressed that popular participation at the public vote on Tuesday will show how great this awareness is. He said Qatar's top priority at this phase is to have people united in a coherent society that rises above differences to effectively encounter the challenges ahead. He said that an appointed qualified Shura Council will continue to co-operate with the executive authority to encourage economic growth and to establish Qatar as a globally attractive place of investment.