July 15 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Shura Council is set to recommend that the government revalue the dollar-pegged riyal as a measure to fight inflation.

Here are some facts about the Shura Council.

* WHAT IS THE COUNCIL?

-- The Shura Council was set up in 1993 as an unelected body to advise the government with members -- originally 60, now 150 -- all appointed by the king.

-- The term "Shura" refers to the "consultation" used to choose leaders of the early Islamic community following the death of the Prophet Mohammad.

* POWERS OF THE COUNCIL:

-- Its powers now include proposing laws for the cabinet to approve, reviewing and amending draft legislation passed its way by cabinet and calling some ministers -- in effect those who are not members of the royal family -- to appear to explain policy.