MUSCAT : Engineer Zuwaina bint Rashid Al Majrifi, Head of the Rural Development Department at the General Directorate of Agricultural Wealth, highlights the ongoing support for these rural powerhouses.

The Directorate is enhancing its efforts with agricultural guidance, modern equipment, and technologies designed to boost product quality and production efficiency. Moreover, it facilitates connections between rural women and funding bodies and introduces them to cutting-edge agricultural methods to advance their projects and establish economically beneficial institutions.

In a recent initiative, 31 beneficiaries from the Wilayat of Ibri received crucial support in the form of equipment, supplies, and training programs. This effort, backed by Oman Oil Development Company, aims to bolster the agricultural, livestock, and beekeeping sectors, ensuring that rural women have the tools they need to succeed.

Khadija bint Nasser Al Bahriya, who owns a vegetable oil extraction project, shares how this support arrived just in time. With new equipment for extracting oils from local seeds and nuts, she now offers a range of natural oil products to the local market. Her project not only showcases her skills but also expands her product offerings, contributing to a diverse local market.

Rural women in Al Dhahirah are also making their mark at agricultural exhibitions, broadening their marketing reach and connecting with new consumer segments.

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