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No one shall assume a Ministerial Post save a person of an original Qatari nationality.



The formation of the Council of Ministers shall be by an Emiri Order on a proposal by the Prime Minister. The Emir may entrust the Prime Minister or any other Minister with the functions of one or more ministries; and the law shall specify the powers of Ministers.



Prior to assuming office, the Prime Minister and the Ministers shall take before the Emir the following oath:

"I swear by Almighty God to be loyal to the country and to the Emir, respect Shari'a Law, the Constitution and the law, fully safeguard the interests of the people, perform my duties faithfully, conscientiously, and with honour, and fully safeguard the territorial integrity and safety of the State."



The Council Of Ministers shall assist the Emir in discharging his functions and exercising his powers in accordance with this Constitution and the provisions of the law.



It shall be conferred upon the Council of Ministers, in its capacity as the highest executive organ, to administer all the internal and external affairs falling within its jurisdiction as determined in this Constitution and the provisions of the law. The C ouncil of Ministers shall specifically perform the following functions:

1. Proposal of draft laws and decrees and submission of the same to Al‐Shoura Council for debates. If such proposed laws are approved by the Advisory Council, they shall be referred to the Emir for ratification and promulgation in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution;

2. Approval of the regulations and decisions prepared by the Ministries and other Government organs relevant to their respective jurisdiction for the implementation of the laws in accordance with their provisions;

3. Supervision of the implementation of laws, decrees, regulations, and resolutions;

4. Proposals of establishing and organising of the Government departments, public authorities and corporate bodies according to the law;

5. High control of the financial and administrative system of the Government;

6. Appointment and dismissal of civil servants in the cases where such appointment and dismissal do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Emir or the power of the Ministers as specified by the law;

7. Drawing up the general regulations that adequately ensure the maintenance of internal security and public order in all parts of the State in accordance with the law;

8. Administration of the finance of the State and preparation of its draft budget as determined Rh