The Latest Breaking News from Shura Council

Qatar Votes On Ending Limited Legislative Elections

Qatar's decision to end restricted voting faces challenges and criticism, impacting its path towards representative governance.

Top News · Nov 5, 2024

Hezbollah Names Deputy Head Naim Qassem To Succeed Slain Leader

Lebanon's Hezbollah movement announced Tuesday it has chosen deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed Hasan Nasrallah as leader after his death in an Israeli strike on south Beirut last month.

International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024

Who will succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah’s next leader?

Nasrallah was Hezbollah’s leader since 1992. His killing leaves a major void in the group’s leadership.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024

Saudi Budget Expected to Reveal Shift from Deficit to Surplus for First Time in 8 Years

The Saudi cabinet is expected to approve the news state budget on Wednesday. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the budget would reflect the start of a new financial phase, with the end of the deficit that has continued since 2014. They explained that the surplus from the country’s general budget would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

Bahrain King Appoints Shura Council Members, Ali Saleh Al-Saleh as Head

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifah issued a royal order appointing 40-members of the Shura Council and Ali bin Saleh al-Saleh as head of the Council. Bahrain voted in a parliamentary and local election on November 12, electing 40 lawmakers and 30 members for the municipal council. In a first,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022

Bahrainis Vote for Members of Parliament, Municipalities

Bahrainis headed on Saturday to polling stations to choose their representatives in the parliamentary and municipal elections in their sixth legislative term to select candidates for 40 parliamentary and 30 municipal seats. Polling began at 8:00 AM, amid security measures, hours after hackers targeted government websites. “Websites are being targeted…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 13, 2022

Saudi Arabia Renews Call for Classifying Houthi Militias as Terrorists, Drying up Their Funding Sources

Saudi Arabia has renewed its call for the international community to label Houthi militias in Yemen as a terrorist group and dry up their funding sources. During a session in Jeddah, the Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's continued support for international peacemaking efforts in Yemen. King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022

King Salman Urges Peaceful Solutions, Backs Int’l Efforts to Resolve Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Sunday the importance of dialogue, negotiations and peaceful solutions in ending fighting, protecting civilians and establishing peace, security and development for all. He underlined the Kingdom’s support to international efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

King Salman to Deliver Annual Royal Speech Before Shura Council

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is set to give the annual royal speech before the Saudi Shura Council on Sunday. In his speech, which marks the launch of the third year of the eighth session of the Shura Council, the monarch will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 16, 2022

Saudi Shura Signs MoU with Moroccan Parliament Chambers

Saudi Shura Council signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament aimed at providing a framework for boosting cooperation and interaction. A statement by the Moroccan Council of Advisors announced that the MoU was signed by Speaker Al-Naam Mayara and Chairman of Shura Council…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022