The nation’s 2004 Constitution calls for vote to Shura Council.
Qatar’s ruler said on Tuesday that a long delayed vote for the country’s policy reviewing chamber will be held in October 2021, marking the Gulf emirate’s first national election.
The currently un-elected Shura Council advises the absolute ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on draft laws but does not create its own legislation and can be overruled by a simple decree.
October’s vote would be Qatar’s first national election although Sheikh Tamim did not give details on who would be permitted to vote or who would be able to stand.
Qataris have previously been able to cast ballots on constitutional reforms and in elections to a nationwide municipal council.
“The Shura Council elections will be held in October of next year to strengthen the traditions of the Qatari shura, with wider participation by…