http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Scholar committee advises president on national issues [The Source: SANA'A/hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 02/11/2010] The Reference Scholars Committee to Provide Consultation and Advice began its activities today by providing its advice to the president on latest developments inside and outside Yemen. In his meeting with the committee on Tuesday, the president stressed on the rule and duties of the scholars on educating people on their religious and others issues and guiding youth the right path and be away of extremism.The scholars stressed on integrating efforts and unifying national fronts to face crises created by some elements. The president then got acquainted with the committee's activities and preparations taken to start duties in respect to national public issues referred to it to provide consultation to the president on them.The committee was formed on October by a republican decree last month. President met with scholars last Ramadan and discussed with national issues. According to the decree, the committee will examine issues referred to them by the president. It will also be in charge of solving differences between any disputing parties and to convince them to “return to” Islamic law.