Cabinet: Work has begun to implement the instructions of HH to prepare amendments to promote equal Qatari citizenship

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at its seat at the Amiri Diwan yesterday afternoon.

The Cabinet confirmed that work had begun to implement the instructions of HH the Amir to the Council, which were included in the speech, to prepare the necessary legal amendments to ensure the promotion of equal Qatari citizenship and translate it in practice as a direct relationship between the citizen and the state based on rights and duties.

Also, the Cabinet underlined that facing the challenges and addressing the negatives referred to by His Highness in his comprehensive speech requires a deep understanding from all members of society, a commitment to work ethics and the duties of citizens towards their society, and deepening the values of citizenship and social responsibility, so that the gains achieved can be preserved and the aspiration for more achievements.

The Cabinet valued the call of HH the Amir to combat tribalism over the public interest or loyalty to the homeland and national unity, ensure that Qataris' cohesion to be above any consideration, and avoid everything that might threaten that.

Source: Government of Qatar