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Parliament name Majles More photos  >>> Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles Addawla / State Council Affiliation to the IPU Yes Affiliation date(s) 2008 - LEADERSHIP President Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali (M)  Notes Elected on 29 Oct. 2011, re-elected on 4 Nov. 2015. Secretary General Sheikh Ali bin Nasir bin Hamed Al Mahrooqi (M)  Notes Appointed on 29 Oct. 2011. COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 85 / 85 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 1 (1.18%) Mode of designation directly elected 85 Term 4 years Last renewal dates 25 October 2015 (View details) CONTACT INFORMATION Address Majles A'Choura P.O. Box 981 Postal Code 111 C.P.O. Seeb, Muscat Sultanat d'Oman (Export mailing lists) Phone (968) 24 85 51 11 (Chairman) 24 85 51 22 (Secretary General) 24 85 50 34 (Inter-Parliamentary Department) 24 85 53 23 (Inter-Parliamentary Department) Fax (968) 24 85 54 55 (Chairman) 24 85 54 54 (Secretary General) 24 85 50 35 (Inter-Parliamentary Department) E-mail shura.gov.om@gmail.com shura_oman@hotmail.com chairmanship@shura.om Website http://www.shura.om/

Parliament name Majles Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles Addawla / State Council LEGAL FRAMEWORK Electoral law 25 February 2003 Ministerial resolution No. 26/2003. Last modified: 09.09.2003 (Ministerial resolution No. 121/2003) Mode of designation directly elected 85 Constituencies Constituencies ("Wilayats") with 30,000 citizens or more have two representatives each; constituencies with less than 30,000 citizens have one representative each. In the 2015 elections, there were 61 constituencies in all: - 24 multi-member constituencies (2 seats each) - 37 single-member constituencies. Voting system Proportional: - All candidates ran as independents (there is no party list). - Vacancies arising between general elections are filled by the candidate that obtained the second highest vote. Voting is not compulsory. Voter requirements - Omani nationality (including naturalized Omanis); - Age: 21 years and over; - No restrictions based on gender, race, education, or social status; - Registration in the national electoral register. Disqualifications: - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless one year has passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. CANDIDATES Eligibility - Omani nationality (including naturalized Omanis); - Age: 30 years and over; - Resident of the district (constituency) being run for; - Good reputation and conduct in the district (constituency); - Reasonable level of education and culture; - Reasonable working experience. Disqualifications: - Conviction of any offence or crime of dishonesty or honour; - Insanity. Incompatibilities - Membership of the State Council (Majlis al Dawla); - Holders of public post or office; - Membership of military bodies or security apparatus, unless two years have passed since retirement or resignation at the time of registration. Candidacy requirements - Deposit at the candidacy registration committee of the constituency of a resume, passport or national ID copies and candidacy letter or form; - Possible interview to validate information provided or determine satisfaction of conditions.

Parliament name Majles Structure of parliament Bicameral Chamber name (generic / translated) Majles A'Shura / Consultative Council Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Majles Addawla / State Council BACKGROUND Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 25 October 2015 Timing and scope of renewal Since political parties are banned in Oman, all candidates ran as independents. The elections saw a high turnover, with only 25 of the 84 outgoing members returning to parliament. The sole woman in the outgoing legislature was re-elected, becoming once again the only woman in the new 85-member legislature (see note). The 2015 elections were held against the backdrop of the war in the bordering Yemen. Many candidates focused on socio-economic issues in Oman, under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos who holds the positions of Head of State, prime minister, foreign, defence, interior and finance minister. Note: The statutory number of members increased from 84 to 85 due to an increase in the country's population. Date of previous elections: 15 October 2011 Date of dissolution of the outgoing legislature: 28 October 2015 Timing of election: Upon normal expiry Expected date of next elections: October 2019 Number of seats at stake: 85 (full renewal) Number of candidates: 596 (576 men, 20 women) Percentage of women candidates: 3.3% Number of parties contesting the election: N/A Note: Political parties are banned in Oman Number of parties winning seats: N/A Alternation of power: not applicable* *the monarchy Number of parties in government: N/A Names of parties in government: N/A Date of the first session of the new parliament: 4 November 2015 Name of the new Speaker: Mr. Sheikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali STATISTICS Voter turnout Round no 1 25 October 2015 Number of registered electors Voters Blank or invalid ballot papers Valid votes 525'785 297'905 (56.66%) Notes Distribution of votes Round no 1 Political group Candidates Votes % of votes Distribution of seats Round no 1 Political Group Total of seats Distribution of seats according to sex Men Women Percent of women 84 1 1.18% Distribution of seats according to age Distribution of seats according to profession Comments Distribution of seats according to political group: Not applicable. There are no political parties in Oman. Source: http://www.omannews.gov.om/ona_en/

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