The General Assembly of the Shura Council refers 18 topics to the Council
The General Assembly of the Shura Council held its seventh meeting today, as part of the second year of its ninth session, chaired by His Excellency the Speaker of the Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, at the Council's headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by a number of the Council's leaders, including His Excellency the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Meshaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, Her Excellency the Assistant Speaker, Dr. Hanan bint Abdulrahim Al-Ahmadi, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Council, Mr. Mohammed bin Dakhel Al-Mutairi, and the heads of the Council's specialized committees.
Meeting details and referred files
During this periodic meeting, the General Assembly reviewed a number of topics on its agenda, which had been studied and reported on by the relevant specialized committees. The Assembly concluded its discussions by approving the referral of eighteen diverse topics to the agenda of the upcoming Shura Council sessions, in preparation for their discussion and the adoption of the necessary decisions.
The submitted files included a variety of documents, ranging from draft agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several sisterly and friendly nations across multiple fields, to a number of annual reports monitoring the performance of various government agencies to ensure their alignment with national development objectives, as well as draft new or amended regulations and legislation.
The pivotal role of the General Authority in legislative work
The meetings of the General Assembly of the Shura Council are of paramount importance within the context of parliamentary and legislative work in the Kingdom, as the Assembly serves as the primary "gateway" for matters before they are presented for public debate. According to the Council's internal regulations and rules of procedure, the Assembly is responsible for developing the general plan for the Council and its committees, and for ensuring that reports submitted by the committees meet all procedural and regulatory requirements, thus guaranteeing the smooth flow of sessions and focusing discussions on the core legislative and oversight issues.
Strengthening the oversight role and keeping pace with Vision 2030
This active engagement within the Shura Council aligns with the comprehensive development drive underway in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030, where the Council plays a pivotal role in modernizing the legislative framework and overseeing the performance of executive bodies. The referral of annual reports from government agencies reflects the Council's active oversight role in ensuring efficient spending and high-quality government performance.
Furthermore, the review of international agreements and memoranda of understanding reflects the Kingdom's proactive foreign policy and its commitment to building strategic international partnerships that serve national interests. The upcoming sessions are expected to feature extensive discussions on these 18 topics, leading to decisions that will support the Kingdom's development and modernization across various vital sectors.
