The Shura Council's board refers 29 topics to upcoming sessions
the General Assembly of the Shura Council held its ninth meeting of the second year of its ninth session today at the Council's headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency the Vice President of the Council, Dr. Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, and attended by Her Excellency the Assistant President of the Council, 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 decisions
During its meeting, the committee reviewed the proposed agenda and decided to refer 29 diverse topics to the agenda of upcoming council sessions. This step paves the way for council members to discuss these matters in the chamber and make the necessary decisions regarding them, reflecting the committee's pivotal role in organizing the council's work and prioritizing its agenda.
Annual reports and oversight of education
The referred topics included several annual reports from vital government agencies, with educational and academic matters topping the list. These included the annual reports of Najran University , Bisha University , and King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences . Discussing these reports is a fundamental part of the Shura Council's oversight role, as it evaluates the academic and administrative performance of these institutions and the alignment of their outputs with labor market demands and national development goals, thus ensuring the quality of higher education in the Kingdom.
Strengthening international partnerships and investment
On the international and economic front, the Authority approved the referral of several draft agreements and memoranda of understanding for cooperation with sister and friendly nations. These agreements focused on strategic areas including investment, energy, and civil aviation . This reflects the Kingdom's commitment to expanding its international partnerships, enhancing the investment environment, and developing the infrastructure of the transport and energy sectors, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030, which aims to diversify income sources and connect the Kingdom to the world.
The importance of the role of the General Authority
It is worth noting that the General Assembly of the Shura Council plays a crucial organizational role, as it is responsible for setting the Council's general plans and scheduling topics, thus ensuring the smooth flow of legislative work and the accuracy of its outcomes. The upcoming sessions are expected to witness extensive discussions on these 29 topics, which range from draft new laws and performance reports to international agreements, all of which serve the interests of the nation and its citizens and enhance the efficiency of government performance.
