With the support and patronage of the Ministry of Social Development (MOSD), Oman, the Women Leadership Seminar was organized. His Excellency Dr. Yahya bin Badr bin Malik Al-Ma`awali, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development inaugurated the one-day event which included a powerful training session by an internationally acclaimed, women-leadership trainer & a coach, and was followed by inspirational talks & experience sharing by successful Omani entrepreneurs and professionals.

With a participation of over hundred working professionals from diverse backgrounds, the delegates for the Seminar represented some of the prestigious organizations & ministries in Oman including Oman Power & Water Procurement Company, Ooredoo, Khimji Ramdas LLC, Bank Dhofar, Public Authority for Electricity & Water (PAEW), Special Economic Zone Authority-Duqm, Oman Environmental Services Holding Co.(Beah), Oman Arab Bank SAOC, Bahwan Engineering Co. LLC, Modern College of Business & Science, Capital Market Authority, Falcon Insurance Company SAOC, Ministry of Oil & Gas, Oman Airports Management Company, The Research Council, Bank Sohar, Muscat Pharmacy, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Civil Service, Ministry of Environment & Climate Affairs, Oman American Business Center, and Ministry of Social Development among others.

The speakers acknowledged the background and the purpose of this Seminar as a perfect platform to better address the rising need for Women Leadership. Having worked in various capacities in business organizations, they shared their insights into the nuances of climbing up the corporate ladder of success. This seminar also brought to light some of the key challenges that women business leaders face in Oman, and also suggested a re-look into the legal reforms that can empower women to take up bigger responsibilities. An important highlight of the event was the leadership assessment administered by the Workshop Facilitator. It helped the participants identify their inherent leadership style. The interactive panel discussion that followed was very engaging and insightful wherein the floor was open to questions from participants.

Message from Managing Partner

If you have noticed, in the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of women in the professional sphere in the Sultanate of Oman. Some of them have already reached managerial roles by now.

This is very encouraging and will definitely help in the overall development of the country. We are also noticing a change when it comes to women entrepreneurship. Several business women have been approaching us in the recent times for our audit & advisory services.

But it is quite apparent that women leadership gap does exist. It is also worthwhile to ponder that with increasing seniority, the percentage of women falls sharply. One can hardly see a woman in the board of directors or even as CEO. But this is not just about Oman but a global phenomenon.

We have organized many events & trainings for the interest of the business community and this time we have taken up this responsibility for conducting this seminar for the larger benefit of the society as well.

We were grateful to Ministry of Social Development, Oman for their patronage and the event was conducted under the auspices of Dr. Yahya bin Badr bin Malik Al-Ma`awali, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development. We are thankful to His Excellency, who not only consented to inaugurate the seminar but also took out his valuable time to inspire the delegates in his key-note address at the seminar.