The Election Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) today announced the final list of candidates for membership on the board of directors and its subcommittees for the electoral term 2026 to 2030. These elections are set to take place on Monday, November 23, during which the business community will elect their representatives for the next four years.
Emphasis on Transparency and Fairness in the Electoral Process
The announcement of the final list is part of the ongoing preparations to organize the electoral process under procedures that guarantee transparency, integrity, and equal opportunities for candidates. This also allows eligible chamber members to exercise their electoral rights in accordance with approved regulations.
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Engineer Ghalib Said Al-Maamari, Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of Oman and Chairman of the Election Committee, emphasized that the elections are considered a significant milestone in strengthening the institutional participation of the private sector in economic development. He added that these elections play a key role in improving the business environment and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.
New Term and Electronic Voting Process
Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al-Badi, a member of the Election Committee, stated that the announcement of the final list of candidates is a fundamental step in preparing for the elections. He noted that the committee continues to implement organizational and technical procedures in accordance with the approved timeline to ensure the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
He advised entrepreneurs to review the voters' list after its publication and ensure that their institutions and companies that meet the electoral conditions are included. The announced conditions for exercising the right to vote include paying the annual membership fee of the chamber and employing at least one registered Omani employee in the social security fund.
The elections scheduled for November 23 will be conducted electronically through mobile applications. This allows eligible voters to cast their votes from inside and outside Oman without the need to be present at specific polling stations.
The committee emphasized the necessity for candidates to adhere to the deadlines and regulations set for electoral campaigns and to present realistic programs that reflect the needs and aspirations of the business community. The new board of directors is expected to hold its first meeting within seven days after the announcement of the final election results to elect a president and two vice presidents through secret ballot, marking the beginning of the new electoral term 2026 to 2030.
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