Sometimes, in our search for women who matter, we realise we don’t have to turn corners or climb hills. They can be just next door or even right beside us. PURPLE didn’t turn a corner or climb a hill, but...
Women are now recognised not only as contributors to their families and communities but also as key players in Oman’s national development, according to ZAHRA ABDULAMIR SAIED, chief risk officer, Oman Arab Bank.Remarkable growth“The growth and advancement of Omani...
Omani Women’s Day is a tribute to the transformative role Omani women play in all walks of life, says SHUROOQ AL FARSI, co-founder, Ceen Marketing.Celebration of milestones “It’s more than a celebration of professional milestones; it’s an acknowledgment that every...
Women’s Day is a time for reflection and gratitude, not just to celebrate women, says AMEERA MOOSA AL ZADJALI, unit head (mid-market enterprise) corporate banking division, Oman Arab Bank SAOG. “It is to truly appreciate the incredible journeys all the women have...
Purple has over the years featured some iron women of Oman with the goal of sharing the personal stories of ordinary women who uplifted themselves to become extraordinary. These women who are...
Omani women are on par with their global counterparts, demonstrating excellence in various fields and, in many cases, surpassing international standards, according to TASNIM MAHMOOD AL KINDI, an interpreter cum translator.Rivalling women worldwide“Omani women’s...
Over the years, Omani women have achieved quite a lot, including top positions in various fields, according to RAYA AL KANBASHI, a television journalist.Broken male bastionsThey have broken male bastions and are now seen working in the oil and gas sectors and proving...
“The advancement of women in Oman is truly a unique story, one that reflects a careful balance of tradition and modernity,” feels NADRA AL SHARJI, business development manager, Bondoni. “The number of Omani women who have moved from the traditional matriarchal role in...
“Oman has opened the door of opportunities to its women and with sure and strong support, we are now standing shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world,” says AL ANOOD AL WAHAIBI, final year MSc in marketing candidate at the King’s Business School, UK. “As Omani...
“Together, Omani men and women have forged a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to the future of Oman,” says TAWADDUD AL YAHMADI, physicist and a creative content creator, to the Purple online.Integration of strength, skills, perspectives. “We...
Omani women are fortunate to have strong support from men, says MARWA AL WADHAHI, athlete and member of the national weightlifting team of Oman, and HSSE communications’ specialist, OQ. Noting that she had personally experienced this support from men on numerous...
The Omani woman has historically stood out in several ways—her leadership, initiative, responsibility, balance, and determination, points out NOOF SAID AL SAIDI, head of marketing section, A’Sharqiyah University.“She has made significant contributions to the...
