Muscat: 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.