Muscat: Over 150 female leaders and experts from Oman and other countries will attend The Origin – Women Forum & Awards in Muscat on Monday, August 25, at the St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort.
The half-day event, organized by the Gulf Leaders Circle and Muscat Media Group, will focus on women's accomplishments and their contributions to leadership, innovation, and inclusion, in line with Oman Vision 2040. Participants will represent a diverse range of industries, including banking, finance, oil and gas, technology, healthcare, law, logistics, education, sustainability, sports, and research. They are of many nationalities, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Japan, India, the United States, Canada, Brunei, the Philippines, and the Netherlands.
The programme includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations by outstanding female achievers. The keynote session, titled "From Vision to Action – Women Shaping the Future", will feature Her Highness Al Sayyida Basma Al Said, Founder of Whispers of Serenity Clinic and Head of the Not Alone Mental Health Awareness Campaign, who will also attend as Chief Guest. She will be accompanied by Her Excellency Lujaina Mohsin Haider Darwish, Chairperson of MHD ITICS and Honorary Consul for South Africa in Oman, and Shatha Salim Al Maskiry, the founder of Lahunna.
A panel discussion on "Women Leading Transformation and Innovation" will follow, with speakers including Her Highness Sayyida Wisam Al Said, Chief Marketing, Communication, and Sustainability Officer of National Finance Company; Reema A. Aref, Partner & Law Leader, EY Saudi Arabia; Rebecca Olson, CEO of the Oman American Business Council (OABC); Fatma Al Nabhani, famous Tennis and Padel Athlete; and Najya Hinai, Culture, Change, and CI Manager (CFDH) of Petroleum Development Oman. The discussion will be moderated by Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Vice President of the Environment Society of Oman.
Another session, "Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Inspiring Journeys Creating Lasting Impact," will include Dr. Suad al Mudhaffar, Founder of Azzan bin Qais International School and Life Coach & Business Consultant; Hajer Al Muzayni, Head of Women's Football Committee in the Oman Football Association and General Manager of Goal One Soccer Centers; and Sumaira Chowdhury, UNICEF Representative to Oman, who will share their personal stories and experiences.
The ceremony will end with the presentation of The Origin 2025 Awards to 25 deserving women achievers and organisations for their efforts in leadership, innovation, and community effect.
The event is supported by Lincoln, Oman American Business Council, Al Madina Group, Europcar, Al Tasnim, Honor, Bake'in, Squad Up, Lahunna, and Hun'na. The media partners are Times of Oman, Shabiba, and Hounna. The event partner is Manzana.
