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Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Shura / Advisory Council More photos  >>> Structure of parliament Unicameral Affiliation to the IPU Yes Affiliation date(s) 2006 - LEADERSHIP President Mohamed Bin Mubarak Al-Khulaifi (M)  Notes Re-elected on 9 Nov. 2010. Secretary General Fahad Bin Mubarak Al-Khayareen (M)  COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 35 / 35 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 0 (0.00%) Mode of designation appointed 35 Notes Appointed by the Emir. Term 3 years Last renewal dates 1 July 2010 (View details) CONTACT INFORMATION Address Advisory Council The White Palace P.O. Box: 2034 Doha, Qatar (Export mailing lists) Phone (974) 444 16 292 442 21 222 Fax (974) 444 25 526 E-mail fahad@shura.gov.qa Website

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Shura / Advisory Council Structure of parliament Unicameral LEGAL FRAMEWORK Electoral law 1 January 1998 Decree No. 11 of 1998 issued by the Emir Mode of designation appointed 35 Constituencies N/A (members are appointed) Voting system : N/A (members are appointed) Voter requirements N/A (members are appointed) CANDIDATES Eligibility - Qatari nationality - Age: minimum of 24 years at the time of appointment Disqualifications: - Conviction for a crime, unless individual's honour is restored. Incompatibilities - Holders of public posts Candidacy requirements N/A (members are appointed)

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Al-Shura / Advisory Council Structure of parliament Unicameral BACKGROUND Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 1 July 2010 Timing and scope of renewal N/A (members are appointed) N/A The term of the Advisory Council was extended by three years to 30 June 2013 by Emiri Decision No. 18 of 1 June 2010. The statutory number of members remains 35; no new members were appointed in 2010. As was the case in the previous legislatures, the current Advisory Council does not comprise any women. The newly appointed legislature held its first session on 9 November 2010 and re-elected Mr. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Al-Khulaifi as its Speaker. STATISTICS Voter turnout Distribution of votes Distribution of seats Distribution of seats according to sex Men Women Percent of women 35 0 0.00% Distribution of seats according to age Distribution of seats according to profession Comments Source: Advisory Council (28.07.2008, 23.11.2010)

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