Occidental Oman supports Women’s Day celebration in Al Wusta

MUSCAT: As part of its social responsibility commitment and as the Exclusive Diamond Sponsor, Occidental Oman sponsored and participated in the National Omani Women’s Day Celebration held in Haima of Al Wusta Governorate.

The October 17 marks the nationwide Omani Women’s Day, which the Sultanate celebrates annually under the Royal Directive of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to honour Omani women and recognise the distinctive role they play in the society.

This year, the event was celebrated in Haima in Al Wusta Governorate, under the auspices of Abdulamalik bin Abdullah Al Khalili, Minister of Justice, and the attendance of Mohammed bin Said Al Kalbani, Minister of Social Development; Dr Madiha Ahmed Al Shibani, Minister of Education; Sheikh Ma’adhad Mohammed Abdullah Al Yaqoubi, Governor of Al Wusta; and Sheikh Suhail Mahad Ali Al Ma’ashani, Wali of Haima. Alya Saleh Al Maimani, Vice President of Operations, Oman North, at Occidental Oman, was present at the event as a representative of Occidental Oman.

The event, themed “The Omani Woman – A Partner in Sustainable Development”, featured a speech by Saif Mohammed Al Shukaili, Director of Social Development in Wilayat of Haima, focusing on the significance of this annual celebration and how it highlights women’s achievements across the Sultanate. In addition, statistical research was presented on women in the Sultanate, with particular focus on women of Al Wusta. This was followed by a presentation by Samtah Ali Al Owaisi, President of the Omani Women Association in Wilayat of Masirah, highlighting her journey to become a successful businesswoman in Oman.

Alya Al Maimani, Vice President of Operations, Oman North, at Occidental Oman, said, “Occidental Oman is keen to celebrate this great occasion by supporting the Omani Women’s Day event in Al Wusta Governorate, as we hope to highlight the significance of Omani women’s contributions and successes in our society. Occidental Oman’s social responsibility initiatives have in part focused on advancing women’s careers and lifestyles through training and development programmes, and we look forward to many more initiatives in the future.”

This sponsorship comes within the framework of Oxy Oman’s longterm commitment to strengthen its social ties with the communities located in its concession areas and the wider Omani population, and it enhances the strategic partnerships and continuous collaboration with key stakeholders.