The Prime Minister shall preside over the sessions of the Council of Ministers, organize its proceedings and
supervise coordina on of work among the various ministries in order to achieve unity and harmony among the
governmental organs of the State. The Prime Minister shall sign, in the name and on behalf of the Council of
Ministers, decisions made by the Council. He shall also submit to the Emir the decisions of the Council on ma ers
requiring an Emiri Resolu on for approval and promulga on in accordance with the provisions of this Cons tu on.
Article 126
The mee ngs of the Council of Ministers shall be quorum if a majority of its members are present, provided that
the Prime Minister or his deputy is present. The discussions of the Council shall be in camera, and its decisions shall
be made by a majority of the members present. In cases where votes are equal, the Prime Minister shall have the
cas ng vote. The minority shall abide by the opinion of the majority.
Article 127
The Council of Ministers shall establish its own internal regula ons and it shall have a general secretariat to assist
in the discharge of its func ons.
Article 128
On taking up their posi ons, ministers shall aim to serve the interests of the country and shall not in any way
misuse their official posi ons to further their own interests or those of their acquaintances. The Law shall
determine ac vi es that are restricted for ministers and ac ons commi ed during their term of office for which
they are accountable, and the said Law shall specify the manner of accountability.
Chapter V: The Judicial Authority