In the referendum held for the constitutional amendment in Qatar, 90.6% of the votes cast were "yes." With the results of the vote, elections have been abolished in the country. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the General Referendum Committee, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, announced the referendum results during a live broadcast on Qatar Television. Al Thani stated that the voter turnout was 84%, and announced that 90.6% of the valid votes approved the constitutional amendments. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, also stated in a post on X, "Today, Qataris who participated in the referendum and voted 'yes' for the constitutional amendments celebrated the fruits of unity, solidarity, and love for the homeland that have come from the past. We will protect and uphold our values such as unity and justice." AL THANI'S STATEMENTThe Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, also expressed his satisfaction with the referendum results in a post on X, stating, "I congratulate His Highness the Emir and the people of Qatar for the success of this referendum, which reflects the strong bond between leadership and the people, and the love and trust between the ruler and the people. The referendum showcased the spirit of loyalty and belonging; we reaffirm our commitment to remain loyal to the Emir, our faithful people, and our beloved homeland, both in word and deed." ELECTIONS WILL NO LONGER BE HELD IN THE COUNTRYIn the referendum regarding the "abolition of elections" held in Qatar with an 84% turnout, "90% yes" was the result. Elections will no longer be held in the country.
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