Shura Council Approves Concession Extension to Woqod

March 11, 2019

QNA / Qatar’s Shura Council held its regular weekly session today under the chairmanship of H.E. Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti, Vice President of the Council.

The Board discussed the report of the Finance & Economic Affairs Committee on a draft law about the extension of the concession granted to Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod) to market, sell, transport and distribute gas and petroleum products. The Shura Council approved the draft law and decided to transmit its recommendations thereon to the esteemed Government.

The Council also discussed the request for a general debate about preserving land and marine environment, presented by a number of members who praised the great attention paid by the State to the environment, calling for addressing harmful practices, and ensuring the protection of land and marine environment.

After extensive discussion, the Council decided to refer the matter to the Public Services & Utilities Committee for further study.