“The essence of a woman’s success rests in her patience and durability, which helps to overcome any obstacles,” says Maryam Mohammed Al Murr Al Wahaibi, administrative personnel, Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company.“As women we are all strong, mentally and...

All work environments throw up a multitude of challenges, but the trick is to successfully overcome them and also serve the nation at the same time, says Rabab Abdullah Al-Ajmi.Oman’s banks have embraced Omani women.Bank jobs suit Omani women; they seem to fit it into...

“There is no organisation or institution, whether governmental or private, which does not have female employees as essential pillars,” says Safiya Hasan Al Balushi. Oman’s banks have embraced Omani women. Bank jobs suit Omani women; they seem to fit it into the role...

Ghaya Mohammed Ali Al-Barwani, a well-known corporate and business leadership coach and trainer, seems as though she is not mincing words when she states that “it will take 100 to 300 years for women to reach parity with their male counterparts”.Not a woman, but a...

“Omani women can be proud of the opportunities in Oman, allowing her to bloom in glory, thanks to the wise leadership of our late visionary leader His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who made us women, stand up with dignity and pride,” says Widad Hassan Sultan, senior...

“The life transitions that women go through make them creative and more adapting to different life scenarios, “says Dr Yasmin Shannan Al Balushi, project manager, Etimad,  National Leadership Programme. “Likewise, women are more creative and adapting to different...

“Research has confirmed that women are better leaders during crises and this is more than ever prevalent with how female leaders dealt with COVID-19 in their respective countries in comparison to the majority,” stresses Rumaitha Al Busaidi, founder, WomeX. “Research...

“Everyone deals with a situation differently and so I disagree that a woman leader should think like a man! Not all hats fit the same head size,” opines Lina Al Abdulsalaam, marketing and communication expert. She also noted that women “may not all lead the world, but...

“During the global pandemic, women, in all walks of life, showed their mettle – not just women leaders!” stresses Khadija Al-Kindi, communication officer, UNICEF Oman. “Through my work with UNICEF, and via a research that the UNICEF conducted, it was clear that women,...

“It would be good to provide women with leadership positions as that will ensure societies to work a lot better than what it is today,” says Maha S.A. Kalmoor Al Raisi, head retail products, National Bank of Oman and board member, Al Bashayer Meat Company.When a woman...

Selection of leaders across the world must be solely based on merit, says Alia Al Farsi, artist, founder, Alia Gallery. “With more women getting access to education I think we will see more representation of women in various sectors,” she said, adding however, “we...

“In essence, more women in leadership roles are needed. Once, women keep standing with women; once women remain supporting women, then stronger and powerful voices can be heard, better changes, and brighter future awaits,” feels Lubna Al Balushi, multilingual (Arabic,...