An elderly woman in Oman wearing the Battoulah. The rules of modesty in Islamic culture require a woman to be modestly covered at all times, especially when traveling farther from the home. At home, the Omani woman wears a long dress to her knees along with ankle-length pants and a leeso, or scarf, covering her hair and neck.

Mar 1, 2015 · While it’s a conservative Muslim country — for example, women all seem to wear at least a hijab (a headscarf that covers the head and neck but not the face) — it is still more open. Unlike Saudi Arabia, its neighbor to the north, in Oman women can …

Explore the evolving roles of women in Oman, tracing their journey from historical domestic responsibilities to active participation in politics, education, and the workforce. This blog highlights the strides made towards gender equality, challenges faced, and the contributions of inspirational women, as well as the critical role of NGOs in ...

Women in Oman continue to suffer from social and legal discrimination. The absence of any female representation in the Shura Council after the recent election results reflects a loss of confidence caused by discriminatory laws against women, such as personal status law, Omani penal code, and nationality law.

Women hold ministerial posts in the Sultanate and have been appointed as ambassadors abroad. Female members of parliament are present in both the Majlis A’Shura (Consultative Council) and the Majlis A’Dawla (State Council).

Nov 22, 2022 · Women in Oman are voting, running for office, and serving in ministerial positions. Opportunities in higher education are on the rise, with women making up over 50 percent of university students, and opportunities for participation in the workforce are growing as well.

May 29, 2023 · Social and Cultural Guidelines for Women in Oman. Although women in Oman have equal legal rights, there are specific social and cultural guidelines that they must follow. These guidelines are based on Islamic traditions and customs and are design to protect women’s modesty and maintain social order. 1. Dress Code. Women in Oman are expected ...

Apr 20, 2024 · To celebrate the contributions of Omani women and inspire them, the Sultanate of Oman has designated October 17 as Omani Women's Day. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the Omani women workers (15 years and above) reached 32.1 per cent in 2022, compared to 27.7 per cent of the previous year.

Based on this principle, step by step, Omani women had equal opportunities in education, health care, job vacancies and participation in making political decisions, with no detraction to her duties towards family and society.

This paper presents an overview of the various factors that have encouraged the Omani women to pursue their careers, like support of women from the Islam religion and the Holy Quran, the wise leadership of His Majesty under which thrust has been given to education and Omanization, setting up of Women's Association and favorable labor laws etc.