Oman has cultivated a unique atmosphere of cooperation between genders. Men and women work hand in hand to shape the future of the country, with an emphasis on mutual respect and collaboration, says Hon. Dr Shamsa Masoud Nasser Al Sheibani, member, Omani State Council.DR SHAMSA SHEIBANI was speaking to the Purple online as part of the Omani Women’s Day, which is celebrated on October 17, when she made the above comments.Significant strides “Omani women have made significant strides in...

“The status of an Omani woman has a class of its own,” SHASHEENAH AL FARSI, first Omani woman account manager, Qatar Airways, noted in remarks made to the Purple online.“…and, as we pave the way for our daughters, with faith in our religion and proudly carrying the future of our nation on our hands (I feel that) an Omani woman is the essence of the Omani heritage,” Shasheenah Farsi said.Standard to follow“And who knows, one day an Omani woman might become the standard for the rest of the world...

The progress of Omani women over the years has been remarkable. And it stands as one of the country's great success stories, KHAWLA AL AMRI, Ooredoo Oman’s chief people officer, said, in remarks made to Purple online.“From education to employment, we’ve seen women excel across all sectors, particularly in areas once dominated by men, such as oil fields, government, and business leadership,” she remarked.Synergy between Omani men and women“What makes Oman particularly special is the growing...