Muscat – The media meeting, a key component of the Council’s annual agenda, aims to reinforce effective communication with the public and media, providing a platform for open dialogue and discussion on the Council’s work and achievements.

Addressing the meeting, the Chairman of the Shura Council, pointed out that the Council, during the first annual session, discussed nine draft laws referred by the government, 15 draft agreements, and discussed 136 letters and proposals submitted by government officials and citizens .

He further explained that the Council carried out hundreds of projects, and that the committees made great efforts in studying laws and adopting proposals that would enhance the Council’s role in building a true partnership for development.

He stated that the Council will host a number of Their Excellencies during the coming session, including the Minister of Labour, to discuss a number of aspects related to work.

The meeting, which serves as an important occasion for community participation, highlighted the Shura Council’s commitment to transparency and its role in national governance. In alignment with the approach adopted by various state institutions, the meeting allowed media representatives to review the Council’s performance and discuss its competencies as outlined in the Basic Law of the State and the Oman Council Law.

One of the main objectives of the event was to provide the media with a comprehensive overview of the Council’s legislative work, follow-up activities, and the efforts of its standing committees during the first annual session. It also offered an opportunity for constructive dialogue, aimed at enhancing public awareness of the Council’s role in addressing national issues and contributing to policy development.