Muscat – A total of 13,843 Omani citizens living abroad voted in the Majlis A’Shura’s tenth-term elections via the Intakhib app on Sunday. Residents will exercise their franchise on October 29.

The election committee of Majlis A’Shura announced the end of the voting period for those outside the sultanate on Sunday night, with 9,230 men and 4,613 women casting their vote.

The committee confirmed that voting, held from 8am to 7pm, witnessed a large turnout, estimated to be four times more than the last election. The committee appreciated the voters for their active participation.

Juman bint Ahmed al Hashimiya, from the Ministry of Interior, said that the launch of the Intakhib app was an effective solution and a qualitative leap in the electoral process of Majlis A’Shura. “The app provided a convenient way for citizens abroad to exercise their right to vote, increasing the participation rate.”