PEOPLE wanting to tie the knot may have to attend mandatory pre-marital counselling sessions to be allowed to sign the marriage contract.
Parliament is set to vote on the proposal presented by five MPs, led by financial and economic affairs committee vice-chairman Ahmed Al Amer.
They have also called for the setting up of a new centre that would provide the compulsory courses for couples.
Under the proposal, the centre would come under the Labour and Social Development Ministry and the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry. The government will determine the timings, topics and courses at the centre.
“The proposed move aims to reduce the number of divorce cases in the community and increase awareness amongst couples about rights and responsibilities,” said Mr Al Amer.
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