The celebration of Omani Women’s Day reflects Oman’s balanced approach to gender equality, says SHEIKHA AL MUGHEIRY, sales manager, international and conferences, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. “It is much more than just celebrating womanhood. It highlights collaboration, respect, and progress, which are key to the country’s ongoing growth and development,” Sheikha Al Mugheiry told Purple online.
Many achievements of Omani women
“It’s a day that recognises and values the many achievements of Omani women in all areas of life—whether in their careers, education, or the community. Success here takes many forms, including leadership, resilience, and making a positive impact on society,” Sheikha said.
Gender equality
“What’s really special is how men and women work together, aiming for the same national goals and a shared vision for the future,” she added.
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Women’s Day generally brings forth many thoughts: women’s equality/gender parity; women’s rights’ and the foremost need to break the bias (against women). Here, in Oman, could we say that it is more than just celebrating womanhood; here it is celebrating the success (various types of success, not just the monetary kind) of Omani women and also the unique integration between the two genders, who are working together to achieve a better future for Oman? Your thoughts on this.
I completely agree that Omani Women’s Day is about much more than just celebrating womanhood. It’s a day that recognises and values the many achievements of Omani women in all areas of life—whether in their careers, education, or the community. Success here takes many forms, including leadership, resilience, and making a positive impact on society.
What’s really special is how men and women work together, aiming for the same national goals and a shared vision for the future. That’s why this celebration reflects Oman’s balanced approach to gender equality. It highlights collaboration, respect, and progress, which are key to the country’s ongoing growth and development.
How would you view the growth and advancement of Omani women in the last many years? What would you like to say about that?
It’s amazing to see how far Omani women have come. Growing up in the 80s, I’ve witnessed women taking on leadership roles in government and business, and breaking new ground in areas like education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship. They’ve shown that they can excel in so many different fields. I often think about the women close to me, like my mother and aunts, who helped pave the way for the generations today, making real strides in various industries. A big part of this progress has been Oman’s focus on empowering women through education and career opportunities, which has allowed women to break barriers and redefine their roles in society. Today, Omani women are playing a key role in the country’s growth, shaping policies, driving innovation, and boosting Oman’s standing on the global stage.
Also, with regards to the advancement, would you say that today the Omani woman is on par with any other woman of the world? If not, what more should be done?
I believe we have always been on par with other women around the world and we continue to break barriers not only in the Middle East but the rest of the world as well. The opportunities we’ve had and the new possibilities open to us are endless and this further encourages us to compete on a global level.
The progress has been amazing, but keeping this momentum will only make our roles stronger, both here in Oman and beyond.
About:
Sheikha Al Mugheiry commenced her journey in the hospitality sector while she was pursuing her university degree, first with a six-month internship at a local hotel in Muscat and then worked in the hospitality field for six years before embarking on a new chapter as a member of the pre-opening team at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. She has completed 10 years with them and is the sales manager for international and conferences, where she supports local hosts in Oman to bring the larger international congresses to Muscat.
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