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Oman

November 3, 2023
Sultan of Oman appoints members of State Council, including 18 women

The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, issued on Wednesday a royal decree appointing members of the State Council, the second legislative chamber.

November 3, 2023
Oman’s elections: resounding loss for women...change exceeded 64%

The Shura Council elections in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed a significant change in the representatives of the Council for the tenth term, while women suffered a resounding loss, as no female

October 28, 2023
Surge in women’s participation in Shura Council poll process

The active involvement of Omani women in political life has witnessed a significant upsurge, particularly in their enthusiastic participation in the election of members for the tenth term of the

October 3, 2023
Empowering women critical for Oman’s equitable future
August 16, 2019
Voices: Three questions for Rayya al-Manthari, young MP, Oman

Voices is part of a new IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

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December 27, 2016
Seven women win seats on Oman’s Municipal Council

Seven women were elected to Oman’s

November 5, 2015
One woman elected in Oman’s Shura Council

July 7, 2013
GCC Women: Challenging Stereotypes
Arab women are not new to being typecasted.  For most they are "burqa clad imprisoned women with little say inside or outside the home".