Citizens laud referendum decision, vow to participate actively

Doha, Qatar: Citizens have lauded the decision to hold a referendum on the draft constitutional amendments for 2024, vowing to participate actively in...

Doha, Qatar: Citizens have lauded the decision to hold a referendum on the draft constitutional amendments for 2024, vowing to participate actively in the process slated to be held tomorrow.

They said the call for a general referendum embodies the principle of enhancing popular participation in Qatar and reflects the societal and national cohesion among Qatari people.

Citizens stressed that active participation in the referendum on Tuesday (tomorrow) is to exercise their constitutional right and enhance national cohesion.

They noted that popular awareness and citizens’ keenness to consolidate national unity, which is the source of strength, will make the referendum a historic day and strengthen  national cohesion for the development of Qatar and taking it to new heights under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdulla Al Ghanim said on X platform: “The constitutional amendments reflect H H the Amir’s wise vision for a more just and progressive future, contributing to strengthening our national unity. They also represent Qatar’s commitment to promoting the principle of justice and the rule of law in various fields, and driving development to achieve the aspirations of our people for a sustainable future in accordance with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.”