Majlis emerges as representative institution of Omani society
_ By Ebby Chacko George _
The Council of Oman comprising the Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura, has evolved into a vibrant forum for discussion on social and economic issues in the highest traditions of the shura (consultation) process. Over the years, the two bodies have developed into a truly representative institution of Omani society
Oman's lofty institution of shura (consultation), which serves the nation as the people's voice at two distinct levels — Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura — took a full circle in November 2002 when His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issued a historic directive to expand citizens' participation in Majlis Ash'shura elections, offering franchise for all aged 21 years and above. The Royal directive stipulated that every Omani male and female citizen, aged 21 years and above, were eligible to vote, beginning from the fifth term of Majlis Ash'shura.
The Council of Oman comprising the Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura, has evolved into a vibrant forum for discussion on social and economic issues in the highest traditions of the shura (consultation) process. Over the years, the two bodies have developed into a truly representative institution of Omani society. Preparations to elect members of the sixth Majlis Ash'shura are presently under way. Sayyid Saud bin Ibrahim al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, recently highlighted the ministry's role in conducting the upcoming Majlis election.
The Council of Oman comprising the Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura, has evolved into a vibrant forum for discussion on social and economic issues in the highest traditions of the shura (consultation) process. Over the years, the two bodies have developed into a truly representative institution of Omani society
Oman's lofty institution of shura (consultation), which serves the nation as the people's voice at two distinct levels — Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura — took a full circle in November 2002 when His Majesty Sultan Qaboos issued a historic directive to expand citizens' participation in Majlis Ash'shura elections, offering franchise for all aged 21 years and above. The Royal directive stipulated that every Omani male and female citizen, aged 21 years and above, were eligible to vote, beginning from the fifth term of Majlis Ash'shura.
The Council of Oman comprising the Majlis Addawla and Majlis Ash'shura, has evolved into a vibrant forum for discussion on social and economic issues in the highest traditions of the shura (consultation) process. Over the years, the two bodies have developed into a truly representative institution of Omani society. Preparations to elect members of the sixth Majlis Ash'shura are presently under way. Sayyid Saud bin Ibrahim al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, recently highlighted the ministry's role in conducting the upcoming Majlis election.
