Oman Prepares to Mark Omani Women’s Day Under Theme ‘She is Oman’

According to the source, the Sultanate of Oman celebrates Omani Women’s Day on October 17 each year, commemorating the historic journey and ongoing contributions of women to national development. This year’s celebration centres on the slogan “She is Oman,” highlighting female leadership and competence across vital sectors in line with Oman Vision 2040. The Sultanate, situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, observes the day annually.

Royal Support and Political Empowerment

The source notes that Omani women continue to receive strong backing under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, who regards women as vital partners in building the nation’s future. It adds that, as a major national milestone, His Majesty directed the allocation of an additional seat for Omani women in the Shura Council representing each governorate, bringing the total to eleven dedicated seats alongside general competitive seats. This royal directive strengthens the principle of consultation (Shura) and enhances women’s participation in shaping public policy and national legislation.

Community Leadership and Regional Initiatives

Throughout 2026, Her Highness the Honourable Lady Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah bin Hamad Al Busaidi conducted significant field visits to governorates across the Sultanate, including engagements with the Omani Women’s Associations in Khasab and Salalah. These visits highlighted community-driven projects, traditional handicrafts, and the essential role of local associations in empowering women economically and preserving cultural heritage.

Women Driving Key Economic Sectors

The source reports that Omani women are expanding their leadership beyond traditional roles, driving transformation in critical industries. In the energy sector, they are actively involved in oil, gas, electricity, renewable energy and clean hydrogen initiatives, directly supporting economic diversification. In the environmental sector, they lead contributions in biodiversity conservation, natural resource protection and environmental research to build a sustainable future. In the minerals sector, their growing participation in exploration, mining and value‑added manufacturing is unlocking the potential of Oman’s national mineral wealth.

As the nation celebrates this occasion, Omani women remain a foundational pillar of the ongoing renaissance, exemplifying resilience, dedication and leadership in realising the nation’s developmental goals.