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Dr. Amer Bani Amer, Director of Hayat Center-Rased, stated in a television interview on Wednesday that constitutional timelines and operational constraints render holding local municipal elections in the immediate future unlikely. Based on current data and legislative milestones, elections are projected to take place in the second half of April 2027.
Key Legislative and Logistical Factors Impacting Timeline
Enactment of Local Administration Law: The new Local Administration Law No. 16 of 2026 will officially enter into force two months following the issuance of the Royal Decree, taking effect on November 11, 2026. The government must then formally notify the Independent Election Commission (IEC) of its enactment to trigger the setting of the election date.
IEC Preparation Period: The Independent Election Commission requires approximately 120 days to perform mandatory administrative duties, including verifying voter registries, processing voter objections, managing candidate filings, and regulating official campaign periods.
Seasonal & Calendar Constraints: Dr. Bani Amer noted that scheduling must account for seasonal weather conditions, the observance of Ramadan, Eid holidays, and the Hajj season, leaving late April 2027 as the most practical window.