Qatar's Response to the 2017 Embargo

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What was a direct impact of the embargo on Qatar's economy?

Qatar's economy proved largely resistant and strong

Imports fell by 40% in June 2017 compared to the previous year (correct)

Qatar Airways closed 18 routes to neighboring states

Qatari citizens were expelled from four Arab countries

How did Qatar Airways respond to the embargo?

Increased flights to other countries

Lowered airfares to attract more passengers

Invested in expanding its fleet

Closed 18 routes to neighboring states (correct)

What action did the four countries take in relation to Qatari banks?

Imposed sanctions on Qatari banks

Invested heavily in Qatari banks

Withdrew their capital from Qatari banks (correct)

Provided financial aid to Qatari banks

Who selects the cabinet Ministers in the UAE?

The Vice President and ruler of Dubai Signup and view all the answers

What ministry was HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi responsible for when she was appointed as the first woman minister in the UAE?

Ministry of Economy and Planning Signup and view all the answers

Which position does the current Prime Minister of the UAE hold?

Vice President and ruler of Dubai Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Examining and amending proposed federal legislation Signup and view all the answers

Which principle does the Federal National Council aim to consolidate in the UAE according to the Constitution?

Principles of shura (consultation) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific responsibilities of the Federal National Council as outlined in the UAE Constitution?

Questioning ministers and holding them accountable for their respective ministries Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific responsibilities of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Examining and amending proposed federal legislation Signup and view all the answers

In addition to examining legislation, what is another role of the Federal National Council as outlined in the UAE Constitution?

Questioning ministers and holding them accountable for their respective ministries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Discussing the annual budget Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Questioning ministers and holding them accountable for their respective ministries Signup and view all the answers

Which principle does the Federal National Council aim to consolidate in the UAE according to the Constitution?

Principles of shura (consultation) Signup and view all the answers

What is within the scope of the Federal National Council's consultative role as per the UAE Constitution?

Examining and amending proposed federal legislation Signup and view all the answers

How many cabinet ministers in Kuwait are appointed by the Prime Minister?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for elected members of Kuwait's National Assembly?

Four years Signup and view all the answers

When are laws enacted by Kuwait National Assembly considered valid?

After 30 days Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints and dismisses the Prime Minister in the UAE?

The King Signup and view all the answers

Which body is chaired by the King of the UAE and has the authority to appoint judges?

The Higher Judicial Council Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to veto laws passed by the National Assembly in the UAE?

The King Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the Kuwait National Assembly to hold a valid meeting?

More than half of its members need to be present Signup and view all the answers

How does the Kuwait National Assembly pass resolutions?

By an absolute majority of the members present Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for dealing with complaints submitted by citizens to the Kuwait National Assembly?

A special committee is set up to seek explanation from the authorities and inform the person concerned of the result Signup and view all the answers

How many members make up the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain?

40 members Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the president and the members of the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain?

The King Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant change made to the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain by the 2002 constitution?

It was granted law-making powers Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for organizing the proceedings and supervising the coordination of work among the various Ministries in the State of Qatar?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

In the State of Qatar, who has the authority to entrust the functions of one or more ministries to the Prime Minister or any other Minister?

The Amir Signup and view all the answers

According to the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, who signs decisions made by the Council of Ministers in the name and on behalf of the Council?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to entrust the functions of one or more ministries to the Prime Minister or any other Minister in the State of Qatar?

The Amir Signup and view all the answers

Who signs decisions made by the Council of Ministers in the name and on behalf of the Council in the State of Qatar?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

Who presides over the sessions of the Council of Ministers in the State of Qatar?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

How are members of the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman elected?

By majority vote for 4 years, renewable Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of establishing the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman?

To broaden public participation in government Signup and view all the answers

How many elected members are there in the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman?

83 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for presiding over the sessions of the Council of Ministers in Qatar?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

In Qatar, who has the authority to sign decisions made by the Council of Ministers?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

How is the formation of the Council of Ministers established in Qatar?

By an Amiri Order on a proposal by the Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Majlis Al-Shura in Saudi Arabia?

To advise the King on policy matters and treaties Signup and view all the answers

How many members of the Majlis Al-Shura are required to propose a law, a policy, or a draft amendment?

At least ten members Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is a disagreement between the Consultative Council and the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia?

The King decides what is appropriate Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints judges in Oman?

The Supreme Judicial Council Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failure or delay in executing judicial judgments in Oman?

Considered a crime punishable by law Signup and view all the answers

In Oman, what must all judgments made by the judiciary be in line with?

The Constitution Signup and view all the answers

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What was a direct impact of the embargo on Qatar's economy?

How did Qatar Airways respond to the embargo?

What action did the four countries take in relation to Qatari banks?

Who selects the cabinet Ministers in the UAE?

What ministry was HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi responsible for when she was appointed as the first woman minister in the UAE?

Which position does the current Prime Minister of the UAE hold?

What is the primary role of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Which principle does the Federal National Council aim to consolidate in the UAE according to the Constitution?

What is one of the specific responsibilities of the Federal National Council as outlined in the UAE Constitution?

What is one of the specific responsibilities of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

In addition to examining legislation, what is another role of the Federal National Council as outlined in the UAE Constitution?

What is the primary function of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

What is one of the roles of the Federal National Council under the UAE Constitution?

Which principle does the Federal National Council aim to consolidate in the UAE according to the Constitution?

What is within the scope of the Federal National Council's consultative role as per the UAE Constitution?

How many cabinet ministers in Kuwait are appointed by the Prime Minister?

What is the term length for elected members of Kuwait's National Assembly?

When are laws enacted by Kuwait National Assembly considered valid?

Who appoints and dismisses the Prime Minister in the UAE?

Which body is chaired by the King of the UAE and has the authority to appoint judges?

Who has the right to veto laws passed by the National Assembly in the UAE?

What is the requirement for the Kuwait National Assembly to hold a valid meeting?

How does the Kuwait National Assembly pass resolutions?

What is the procedure for dealing with complaints submitted by citizens to the Kuwait National Assembly?

How many members make up the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain?

Who appoints the president and the members of the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain?

What was the significant change made to the consultative council majlis al shura in Bahrain by the 2002 constitution?

Who is responsible for organizing the proceedings and supervising the coordination of work among the various Ministries in the State of Qatar?

In the State of Qatar, who has the authority to entrust the functions of one or more ministries to the Prime Minister or any other Minister?

According to the Permanent Constitution of the State of Qatar, who signs decisions made by the Council of Ministers in the name and on behalf of the Council?

Who has the authority to entrust the functions of one or more ministries to the Prime Minister or any other Minister in the State of Qatar?

Who signs decisions made by the Council of Ministers in the name and on behalf of the Council in the State of Qatar?

Who presides over the sessions of the Council of Ministers in the State of Qatar?

How are members of the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman elected?

What was the purpose of establishing the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman?

How many elected members are there in the Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura) in Oman?

Who is responsible for presiding over the sessions of the Council of Ministers in Qatar?

In Qatar, who has the authority to sign decisions made by the Council of Ministers?

How is the formation of the Council of Ministers established in Qatar?

What is the primary function of the Majlis Al-Shura in Saudi Arabia?

How many members of the Majlis Al-Shura are required to propose a law, a policy, or a draft amendment?

What happens if there is a disagreement between the Consultative Council and the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia?

Who appoints judges in Oman?

What is the consequence of failure or delay in executing judicial judgments in Oman?

In Oman, what must all judgments made by the judiciary be in line with?

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