Join a delegation from Saudi Arabia's Majlis Al-Shura for lunch and a discussion about the US-Saudi Arabia relationship on Thursday, May 19. The Majlis Al-Shura, or Consultative Council, is a legislative body that advises the King on issues that are important to Saudi Arabia. It is a modern version of a traditional Islamic concept -- an accessible leader consulting with learned and experienced citizens. Join 11 members of the Shura Council to explore mutual needs, concerns, interests, and paths for increased US-Saudi Arabian cooperation.
Please note this invitation is non-transferable.

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations and the U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee

invite you to attend a luncheon and conversation with a delegation representing the:

Majlis Al-Shura (Consultative Council) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Nasdaq Office
1100 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 310 East Tower
Washington, DC 20005
Upon arrival, please check in with the security desk who will provide elevator access to the 3rd floor.

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Served

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Remarks / Q&A

Majlis Al-Shura.


Delegation Members:

H.E. Dr. MOHAMMED ALJEFRI
Vice-Speaker of the Shura Council

H.E. Dr. MOHAMMED AL HAYAZA

H.E. Dr. KHALID ALAWWAD

H.E. Dr. SAUD ASSUBAYII

H.E. Dr. FALEH ALSEGHAYER

H.E. Dr. ABDULAZIZ TAHER

H.E. Dr. SELWA ALHAZZAA

H.E. Dr. KHAWLA ALKURAYA

H.E. Dr. KHALID ALAGEEL

H.E. Dr. TAREK FADAAK

H.E. Dr. FAHAD ALANAZI


Context Provider and Moderator:

Dr. John Duke Anthony
Founding President and CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; Member, U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy and Subcommittee on Sanctions


R.S.V.P. (Acceptances Only)
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Or Via Email: rsvp@ncusar.org

Please note:
  1. This program is private and remarks are not for attribution.
  2. This invitation is non-transferable. Please bring government-issued identification with you to the program to gain admission.
  3. Seating capacity is limited – first come, first serve.
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For questions, please call the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations at (202) 293-6466.


About Saudi Arabia's Majlis Al-Shura:

The Majlis Al-Shura, or Consultative Council, is a legislative body that advises the King on issues that are important to Saudi Arabia. It is a modern version of a traditional Islamic concept – an accessible leader consulting with learned and experienced citizens. The Consultative Council currently consists of 150 members appointed by the King for a four-year renewable term. In 2013, a decree mandated that women should always hold at least a fifth (30) of its 150 seats.

Based on their experience, members are assigned to committees. There are 12 committees that deal with human rights, education, culture, information, health and social affairs, services and public utilities, foreign affairs, security, administration, Islamic affairs, economy and industry, and finance.

Originally restricted to discussion of regulations and issues of national and public interest, the mandate of Majlis Al-Shura was broadened in 2004 to include proposing new legislation and amending existing laws without prior submission to the King. It has always been able to request that government officials participate in key meetings and apply for access to government documents.

On April 7, 2003, the Majlis Al-Shura became a full membership of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.


Biographies of Delegation Members (.pdf)

Biography of Dr. John Duke Anthony




National Council on US-Arab Relations