MUSCAT : Hosted by The Arabian Stories (TAS) under the theme ‘Leading the Charge’, the summit concluded with renewed energy, bold ideas, and a resounding call for greater women’s leadership across all sectors.

The summit drew widespread participation from female leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, creatives, and changemakers, who engaged in dynamic discussions on topics ranging from financial empowerment and innovation to leadership and the future of business.

Key highlights included powerful keynote addresses, thought-provoking panels such as ‘Ambassador’s Forum: Shaping Change Beyond Borders’, ‘Power of Women in Business’, and ‘Women in Leadership: Shaping Tomorrow’, as well as the prestigious HerStory Oman Awards and Editor’s Choice Awards, which recognized 16 outstanding women for their contributions to Omani society.

Commenting on the successful hosting of the summit, Nishad Padiyarath, CEO of The Arabian Stories, praised the impact of the summit and its role in inspiring a new wave of leadership: “HerStory Oman was never just about awards — it’s about creating a movement. This summit has shown us the depth of talent, the strength of ambition, and the real power of Omani women to lead the next chapter of the nation’s story. We are proud to be part of this historic moment.”

The event received strong backing from a wide range of partners including the Oman American Business Council (Endorsement Partner), Liva Insurance, Mazoon, Bahar, and Muscat Pharmacy (Supporting Partners), Changan (Automotive Partner), Tamrah (Gift Partner), Flora D’Lite (Décor Partner), and Al Sawt and Business Plus (Media Partners).

With its debut edition hailed as a major success, HerStory Oman Summit & Awards is already being seen as a defining platform for leadership, inclusion, and progress in Oman’s evolving social and economic landscape.

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