Omani Shura Council elections begin

Muscat, SANA, The Omani voters began Sunday casting their votes to elect 85 members who  will represent them in the membership of Al Shura Council’s 8th term.

590 candidates including 20 females compete for council membership.

Ballot boxes were opened in various election centers and the voting process began smoothly, which will ensure success of the election process.

The elections will continue till 7 pm with the possibility of extending time in case of necessity according to the statement made by the Main Committee for Elections.

Omani Elections

The elections will continue till 7 pm with the possibility of extending time in case of necessity according to the statement made by the Main Committee for Elections.

Al-Shura Council was established in 1991 replacing a consultative council of 1981.
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