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Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Ash-Shura / Consultative Council More photos  >>> Structure of parliament Unicameral Affiliation to the IPU Yes Affiliation date(s) 2003 - LEADERSHIP President Abdullah Al Sheikh (M)  Notes Appointed on 28 Feb.2009. Secretary General Mohammed A. Al Ghamdi (M)  COMPOSITION Members (statutory / current number) 150 / 150 PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN More statistics  >>> Women (current number) 0 (0.00%) Mode of designation Appointed 150 Notes Appointed by the King. Term 4 years Last renewal dates 28 February 2009 (View details) CONTACT INFORMATION Address Majlis Ash-Shura Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -Riyadh- AL-Yamamh Palace code No. 11212 (Export mailing lists) Phone (966 1) 4821666 Fax (966 1) 212 01 62 E-mail sg_office@shura.gov.sa webmaster@shura.gov.sa Website http://www.shura.gov.sa/

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Ash-Shura / Consultative Council Structure of parliament Unicameral LEGAL FRAMEWORK Electoral law 1 January 1900 (NA) Mode of designation Appointed 150 Constituencies (NA) Voting system : (NA) Voter requirements (NA) CANDIDATES Eligibility - A Saudi national by birth and descent, - A competent person of recognized good character, - Not younger than 30 years of age. Incompatibilities Membership of the Majlis Ash-Shura shll not be combined with any governmental post, or with the management of any company, unless the King deems it necessary. Candidacy requirements (NA)

Parliament name (generic / translated) Majlis Ash-Shura / Consultative Council Structure of parliament Unicameral BACKGROUND Dates of election / renewal (from/to) 28 February 2009 Timing and scope of renewal (N/A) (N/A) STATISTICS Voter turnout Distribution of votes Distribution of seats Distribution of seats according to sex Men Women Percent of women 150 0 0.00% Distribution of seats according to age Distribution of seats according to profession Comments No women were appointed at the renewal of 28 February 2009 (Consultative Council, 16.02.2009).

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