but until now was fully appointed by cutters. emir jamal elisha reports from though ha, drive around the country, capital doha, and you can't miss all the new buildings, roads and infrastructure projects. but the gulf states fast paced development isn't limited to urban modernization. cutter is marking a major political milestone. it's 1st ever legislative elections. candidates vying for a place in the legislative body called the short council have been campaigning for 2 weeks. election posters and banners are on display on almost every major road across the country. until now, the council has been mainly a consultative body, made up of 45 members appointed by the countries ruler. but that's all changing on saturday. quantities will elect 30 members to serve on the council, which will have the right to draft laws, approve or reject state budgets, question and even sack government ministers. another 50 members will be appointed by the amir, meaning 2 thirds of the short a council will be elected. going to be that the money not in a severe not useful hearted is one of those vying for a