Shura Council Holds Second Ordinary Session

Muscat, 10 Nov (ONA) --- The Shura Council today held its Second Ordinary Session chaired by Khalid Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Council.

The Council discussed the work plans of the Standing Committees for the Third Ordinary Session of the Tenth Term. The chairmen of the Council’s Standing Committees provided a brief explanation of the contents of the annual plans and executive programs, including draft laws, proposals for draft laws, and a number of proposals submitted for study by each committee according to its specialization.

During the session, the Council also discussed the themes of the Ministerial Statements for the Third Ordinary Session. A set of themes aimed at enhancing communication with the executive branch and discussing the priorities of economic and social development in the coming phase was adopted.

The session also included a discussion of the report of the Services and Public Facilities Committee on the Draft Law on National Geospatial Data and Information, which aims to regulate the collection and use of geographical data in line with modern technical developments in this field, and contributes to enhancing development planning based on accurate information.

During the session, the Economic and Financial Committee presented its report on the Draft Law of Unified Industrial Regulation for the GCC States.

In the same context, the Shura Council reviewed during the session the report of the Economic and Financial Committee on the proposal regarding the assessment of the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Omani business environment and the evaluation of the reality of local industries in the Sultanate of Oman.

The session also included a discussion of the report of the Food and Water Security Committee on the proposal regarding the marketing of agricultural products.

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