Referendum represents extraordinary moment in Qatar's modern history: QNA Director-General

HE the Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi affirmed that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's call to all citizens to participate in a public referendum on the constitutional amendments to the permanent constitution of the State of Qatar on Tuesday is a landmark and extraordinary moment in the modern history of the State of Qatar.HE Al Rumaihi added that this call underscores the insightful vision of the wise leadership of this country to achieve the supreme interests of the homeland and its citizens, emphasizing that the public referendum represents another critical step toward fostering popular participation, thereby offering community members the opportunity to express their opinions on laws that influence their lives in a way that enhances transparency and accountability.He highlighted that the referendum expresses the State of Qatar's commitment to bolstering popular participation in taking fateful decisions and a critical step toward empowering the citizens to express their opinions, something that would definitely strengthen confidence among the government and the community, stating that it is a golden opportunity to advance the political life and achieve the aspirations of the people of Qatar toward a better future.HE Al Rumaihi indicated that the referendum is a crucial mechanism for expressing the people's will and their right to participate in decision-making in a way that consolidates the principle of popular participation and allows citizens to vote on critical issues that have a direct impact on their lives.He pointed out that voting on the constitutional amendments is a right and a duty of all male and female citizens who have reached voting age, adding that the voting process strengthens the bonds between the government and the community and provides an opportunity for the people to express their aspirations for the country's crucial matters. This, in turn, helps build a strong national identity that contributes significantly to the comprehensive renaissance of this beloved country, His Excellency said.He commended the equipment provided by the General Referendum Committee for facilitating voting on the constitutional amendments, whether through paper referendum committees, electronic referendum committees, or the Metrash2 application, paving the way for widespread public participation in this referendum.HE Al Rumaihi urged all male and female citizens who are eligible for voting to effectively participate in the referendum, emphasizing that the voting process is one of the core pillars of popular participation and reflects the will of the people in making decisions that affect their future.HE Al Rumaihi highlighted that the referendum is an important vehicle for expressing public opinion, thereby fostering the principle of participation, granting citizens the opportunity to vote, and deepening the sense of patriotism. He stated that the referendum would elevate political awareness among citizens and promote the culture of making decisions on key national issues.The constitutional amendments earn their legitimacy from the people's satisfaction, and consequently, widespread participation reflects a national consensus on the suggested amendments. It is an occasion to gather citizens' opinions on what is suitable for their public interest, he added.He stressed that the referendum on the constitutional amendments is a vital opportunity that underscores the people's will, enhances popular participation, and builds an informed community, underlining that citizens' votes are a core element in shaping the country's future.