HH the Emir Issue Decision to Establish Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment

Doha, July 02 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday issued Emiri Decision No. 72 of 2013 amending some provision of Emiri Decision No. 37 of 2001 establishing the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment. According to the decision the text of Article 6 of Emiri Decision No. 37 of 2001 is to be replaced by the following text: The Council consists of the Emir as Chairman and the membership of: 1. Prime Minister and Interior Minister: Vice Chairman. 2. Minister of Energy and Industry: Member. 3. Minister of Finance: Member. 4. Minister of Economy and Trade: Member. 5. Governor of Qatar Central Bank: Member. 6. Economic Advisor at the Emiri Diwan: Member. 7. Representative of Qatar Investment Authority: Member. 8. Representative of Qatar Development Bank: Member. The decision stipulated that the two bodies referred to in item 7 and 8 shall nominate their representatives in the Council's membership, and that the formation of the Council may be amended or new members may be introduced by an Emiri Decision. The decision annulled any provision contravening its rules. The decision shall go into effect from the date of issue and is to be published in the official gazette.(QNA)