VOL. XLIV

No. 27

2-July-2001

QATAR

Shura Council Joins Criticism Of Suggestion That Qataris Should Pay For Electricity/Water

Qatars Shura council on 26 June added its voice to public criticism of a suggestion from Energy Minister 'Abd Allah al-'Attiyah that Qataris should pay electricity and water charges. At present, only foreigners and commercial consumers pay for these services. The Shura council unanimously decided to appeal to the Amir, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al Thani, and the government...