In a step enhancing the Shura Council's oversight and legislative role, the 44th regular session of the second year of the ninth term, chaired by Deputy Speaker Dr. Mishal Al-Sulami, witnessed a package of key decisions and demands directed at several ministries and government bodies. These moves come in the context of the Council's keen desire to raise government performance efficiency and overcome administrative and executive obstacles, in line with the targets of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to ensure quality of services provided to citizens and residents. Health and employment top priority The health file was at the forefront...

In a step enhancing the Shura Council's oversight and legislative role, the 44th regular session of the second year of the ninth term, chaired by Deputy Speaker Dr. Mishal Al-Sulami, witnessed a package of key decisions and demands directed at several ministries and government bodies. These moves come in the context of the Council's keen desire to raise government performance efficiency and overcome administrative and executive obstacles, in line with the targets of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to ensure quality of services provided to citizens and residents. Health and employment top priority The health file was at the forefront of the Council's discussions, as it issued a firm decision demanding the Ministry of Health to urgently address employment gaps. Members stressed the importance of covering the actual needs of medical staff and rare and precise health specializations in all regions and governorates of the Kingdom without exception. This directive aims to end disparity in quality of medical care between major cities and peripheral governorates, and ensure an attractive and stable work environment for national competencies in the health sector. Tourism vision and services for guests of the Merciful Major developmental strategies were not absent from the discussion table, as the Council directed direct demands to the Ministry of Tourism to periodically update the National Tourism Strategy to keep pace with global changes. The decision also focused on building clear measurement indicators for the extent of empowerment and qualification of young national competencies, both leadership and technical, in this vital and promising sector to ensure sustainability of localization. In a related context, the Hajj and Umrah sector received great attention; the Council demanded the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to create practical and qualitative solutions to overcome the recurring challenges facing pilgrims during seasons. The Shura affirmed the need to expand the activation of the 'Makkah Route' initiative and develop it to include wider scopes, ensuring facilitation of the journey of the guests of the Merciful from their departure from their countries until their safe return. Economic planning and protection of minors' funds Economically, the Council demanded the Ministry of Economy and Planning to activate precise mechanisms to measure the economic and social impact of issued systems and legislation, to ensure no unjustified burdens on the business environment. On the social and financial front, the Shura directed demands to the General Authority for the Custodianship of Minors' Funds and Their Equivalent to develop asset management methods, and adopt modern models of financial guardianship that ensure the growth and protection of these funds through safe investment channels with profitable and sustainable returns. Reorganization, a new start These demands coincided with the Council's decision to reconstitute the specialized Shura committees and name their chairs and deputies for the third Shura year. Observers see that this new organizational infusion within the corridors of the Council represents a strong boost that will enable committees to exercise their oversight roles with greater flexibility, and follow up on implementation of these recommendations and demands with the relevant authorities accurately, thus entrenching the principle of accountability and driving the wheel of national development towards more distinguished and stable horizons. Most prominent Shura Council recommendations to government bodies - Ministry of Health: Fulfill employment needs for medical staff. - Ministry of Tourism: Update National Tourism Strategy and measure empowerment of national competencies. - Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Overcome challenges facing pilgrims and activate 'Makkah Route' initiative. - Ministry of Economy and Planning: Measure economic impact of systems. - Authority for Minors: Develop asset management and financial guardianship models.

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