Advisor 'Abd al-M'az Ibrahīm, head of the High Electoral Commission (HEC), has announced the proposed timetable of elections for the People's Assembly and Shūrá Council - the first phase of the People's Assembly elections will begin on November 21, and the second phase will be completed by January 3. With regard to the Shūrá Council, the elections will begin on January 22 and will end with the third phase on March 4.