The Embassy of the United States of America in Muscat has conducted a pre-departure orientation session for Talal al Maamari, News Supervisor, Oman News Agency, who is participating in the US Department of State’s sponsored programme, the International Visitor Leadership Programme entitled “US Elections and Political System: Background for Journalists,” from September 10-28, 2012.
This project will provide an overview of the US political system.
Participants will observe the relationships between political candidates and the press and learn how independent media, with access and freedom to convey information and opinions, play a critical role in the democratic process.
The participants will start the programme in Washington, DC and then travel to: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Columbus, Ohio, Reno, Nevada, and Miami, Florida.
