| Question: | What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)? |
| Answer(s): |
a. Age
b. Citizenship
i. Minimum level of literacy
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| Comments: |
The member of Al-Shoura council should fulfill the following conditions:
To be of an original Qatari nationality.
To be at least thirty (30) calendar years at the closing date of nomination.
To be fluent in reading and writing the Arabic language.
Should not have been convicted by a final judgment in the crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, unless he is rehabilitated according to the law. |
| Source: |
Constitution, art. 80: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Qatar_2003 |
| Verified: |
2025/05/08 |
