Qatar Sets Polling Stations for Constitutional Referendum

Qatar’s General Referendum Committee has announced the locations for polling stations as the nation prepares for its November 5 public referendum.

This historic vote invites Qatari citizens to decide on a series of constitutional amendments, including a potential halt to introducing additional elections.

The referendum follows Qatar’s inaugural legislative elections in 2021, which allowed citizens to elect two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council. However, election outcomes led to tensions, notably among the Bedouin Al Murrah tribe, due to voting eligibility requirements. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani labeled these elections as an “experiment,” leading to the proposed amendments under review.

Polling will be available through both electronic and paper ballots, with 10 designated non-electronic stations at sports centers and 18 electronic stations, including major malls and public facilities across Qatar.

Non-Electronic Voting Locations:

1. Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, at Al Sadd Sports Club
2. Multi-purpose Hall at Al Duhail Sports Club
3. Aspire Sports Hall, at Aspire Academy
4. Multi-purpose Hall, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
5. Multi-purpose Hall at Barzan Youth Center
6. Multi-purpose Hall, at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium (Al Ahli Club)
7. VIP Entrance, at Al Janoub Stadium.
8. Multi-purpose Hall, at Al Khor Sports Club
9. Multi-purpose Hall, at Al Shamal Sports Club
10. Multi-purpose Hall, at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium (Al Gharafa Club)

Electronic Voting Stations:

1. Departures - Gate No. 2, at Hamad International Airport
2. Abu Samra Border Center, at Abu Samra Crossing
3. Villaggio Mall, at Villaggio Mall
4. Doha Festival City, at Doha Festival City
5. Landmark Mall
6. The Gate Mall
7. Vendome Mall
8. West Walk Mall
9. Lagoona Mall
10. Al Hazm Mall
11. Cultural Village Katara (Galeries Lafayette)
12. The Mall
13. Ezdan Al Wakra Mall, at Ezdan Al Wakra
14. Mall of Qatar
15. Barahat Msheireb, at Msheireb
16. Qatar University - Male Campus
17. Qatar University - Female Campus
18. Multaqa Building, at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development.

With polling stations strategically located nationwide, this referendum marks a critical moment in Qatar’s ongoing constitutional evolution.

 

 

 

 

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