WASHINGTON : Held under the theme “Women Lead: Leadership, Action and Innovation,” the event brought together diplomats, policymakers, experts and women leaders to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Omani women.
Counselor Sabra Al-Hooti, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the United States, delivered a speech highlighting the important role Omani women continue to play in the Sultanate’s development and their contributions across different sectors.
Mirissa Khorma, founder and president of the Amina Foundation, and Emma Sanderson of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of women’s leadership, cooperation and international partnerships in expanding opportunities for women.
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The first dialogue session, titled “Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy,” featured Hanina Al-Mughairiya and Gorita C. Holtz, who shared their diplomatic experiences and discussed the role of women in international relations, the importance of mentorship and professional guidance, and women’s contribution to strengthening relations and mutual understanding between countries.
The programme also included a special tribute to the late Nazira Al-Harthi, honouring her distinguished legacy and inspiring contributions as a prominent Omani woman.
A second session, titled “Women, Innovation and the Future of Work in the Middle East and North Africa,” focused on the opportunities and challenges facing women amid rapid digital transformation, particularly the growing influence of artificial intelligence on education, employment, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Participants stressed the need to develop digital skills, strengthen mentoring programmes, widen opportunities for participation and adopt inclusive policies that enable women to contribute effectively to the changing global economy.
Discussions also highlighted Oman’s commitment to women’s empowerment under Oman Vision 2040, with a focus on education, innovation and greater participation by women in the Sultanate’s sustainable social and economic development.
The event reflected on the progress achieved by Omani women through the commitment to education and equal opportunities established during the reign of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said and continuing under His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
The celebration also underscored the role of cultural diplomacy and international partnerships in promoting dialogue, strengthening relations and creating greater opportunities for women to lead and succeed.
The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomats from sisterly and friendly countries, representatives of the US State Department, experts from think tanks and research centres, media professionals, academics, women leaders, professionals and members of the international community.
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