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Oman to make Majlis elections transparent with electronic voting, Khaleej Times (2011)

This news article says that this year’s Majlis Ash’shura elections in October will be "completely transparent and clean" without any chance of frauds. The assurance came during a function to launch the "Electronic ID Card Voting System" and the election logo.

Oman: Preparing for Majlis Ash’shura elections, Oman Daily Observer (2011)

This news is about announcing opening of the door for nomination for the Majlis Ash’shura seventh term in Oman.

Oman: Interior Ministry holds meeting on use of electronic ID card, Oman Tribune (2011)

This news article is about the preparations in Oman to use the electronic ID cards for voting. Interior Ministry, represented by the Election Affairs Department in the directorate-general of citizenship and electoral affairs, organised a meeting about the use of the electronic ID card voting system for affirming the attendance of the voters on the day of Shura Council elections for the seventh term.

Oman deploys army units fearing more unrest, Bloomberg (2011)

This news is about Oman deployed troops north of the capital Muscat and near the border with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, following three straight days of anti-government protests, a government official said. Oman, ruled by a powerful family dynasty, is the latest Arab nation to be swept up in a wave of regional unrest that has already brought down two leaders and threatened the rule of others.

Oman: Brisk voting in OCCI board election, Times of Oman (2011)

The article highlights various important aspects of a recent vote for an important organization in Oman. Key issues to focus on include the ability of voters to represent entire segments of the population as well as the introduction of new electoral technology.

Oman: Election fever higher in interiors, Times of Oman (2011)

This news article talks about the Majlis Al Shura elections which was scheduled for October 15, all regions and governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing earnest campaigning by candidates.

Oman: Media centre for Majlis poll opens, Oman Daily Observer (2011)

This news article refers to opening a media centre by the Ministry of Interior yesterday 4 October, to provide services to journalists and media personnel who will cover the forthcoming Majlis Ash’shura Seventh Term Elections due to be held on October 15 this year. The Media Committee for Majlis Ash’shura Elections said that the centre will provide communication services for the different visual, audio and print media to keep them updated with the steps taken to conduct the elections process.

Oman: Encouraging response to first phase of elections to Majlis Shura, Gulf News (2011)

This news article talks about the first phase of elections to Oman's Majlis Shura began on Saturday 8 October with encouraging response from citizens living in GCC countries, especially at the embassy in Abu Dhabi where a large number of citizens queued up since early morning to exercise their franchise.

Oman: Voters to head to Ballot boxes tomorrow, Oman News Agency (2011)

In this news, the Omani voters will head to the ballot boxes tomorrow (Saturday 15 October) to cast their votes to elect their representatives in Majlis A'Shura 7th term elections 2011/2014.

Oman: Two activists, a woman make it to Majlis, Khaleej Times (2011)

This news article is bout Voter turnout for the Majlis Al Shura seventh term elections which was at its maximum in places which had borne the brunt of pro-reforms protests earlier this year. Following this trend, the results declared here on Sunday, saw two pro-reform activists and a lone woman among prominent candidates to secure their places in the 84-member council.

Oman to hold Municipal Council elections for the first time, Gulf News (2012)

Oman will hold for the first time, elections for its Municipal Council (MC) in October, according to an announcement by the Minister of Interior. The date for the elections will be announced later but the nomination process will start from May 19. The nominations will close on May 30.