Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Sultanate of
Oman/Saltanat ‘Uman (Universal suffrage 1994 - two women were appointed to the Majlis
as-Shura that year)
Circa 1995- Advisor to the
Minister of Social Affairs, Labour, Women and Children’s Affairs Mrs. Abdullah
Ahmed Al-Ghazi
Circa 1995-2004
Undersecretary
for Development in Ministry of National Economy
2004- Minister of Tourism Rajiha bint Abdul Ameer Bin Ali
1997- Undersecretary for Social Affairs in the Ministry of Social Affairs,
Labour and Vocational Training Dr. Thuwaibah bint Ahmad Bin Isa Al-Barwani
1997-2003
Undersecretary of Education Dr. Fawzia bint Nasir Bin Juma Al-Farsi
Since 2003 the eight woman in the
Upper House, Majlis al-Shura
2003-
President with the Rank of
Minister of the National
Authority for Industrial Craftsmanship Sheikha Aisha bint
Khalfan bin Jameel al-Sayabiyah
(b. 1973-).
2003- Undersecretary of Education Muna bint Salim al-Jardaniyah
Until 2004 Undersecretary of Higher Education
Dr. Rawya bint Saud bin Ahmed al Busaidiyah
2004- Minister of Higher Education
2004- Minister for Social Development Sherifa
bint Khalfan bin Nasser al-Yahiyaia
Five women were named as state prosecutors and another woman became the
ninth member of the State Council.
Last update 23.03.09