OCCI
Elections Committee Confirms Candidacy Applications Close Tomorrow

Muscat,
19 Oct 2026 (ONA) — Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Elections
Committee confirmed that candidacy applications for membership on the Chamber’s
Board of Directors and its branch boards for the (2026–2030) term will close at
the end of tomorrow, Tuesday, without extension, calling on those wishing to
run to complete their applications and fulfill the announced requirements
before the end of the specified period.

Eng.
Ghalib Said Al Maamari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry
and Investment Promotion for Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the
Elections Committee, explained that the committee is committed to executing the
stages of the electoral process in accordance with the approved timeline,
ensuring the soundness and clarity of procedures, as well as applying
regulatory controls to all candidates on an equal footing.

He
stated that setting clear dates for the stages of the electoral process and
adhering to them represent a foundation for ensuring its regularity and equal
opportunities among candidates, stressing that the candidacy period will end at
its announced deadline without extension, in preparation for completing the
remaining electoral stages according to approved procedures.

The
Undersecretary pointed out that the Chamber’s elections represent an important
institutional milestone for the business community, allowing Chamber members to
choose their representatives on its Board of Directors and its branch boards,
thereby enhancing the Chamber’s role in representing the interests of the
private sector, contributing to the development of the business environment,
and supporting economic development.

The
committee explained that the submission of candidacy applications is carried
out electronically, in accordance with the terms, controls, and procedures
stipulated in Announcement No. (2) issued on 14 October 2026, calling on those
wishing to run to review the announcement and fulfill all specified
requirements and documents before the closure of candidacy applications.

The
committee indicated that the closure of candidacy applications does not include
voter registration and the updating of member data, as these procedures will
continue until Sunday, 25 October, calling on members to complete their data
within the specified period according to approved procedures.

Elections
for the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its
branch boards are scheduled to take place on Monday, 23 November, 2026, in
accordance with the approved timetable for the electoral process.

—Ends/AG