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Sultan of Oman appoints members of State Council, including 18 women

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The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, issued on Wednesday a royal decree appointing members of the State Council, the second legislative chamber. The council consists of 86 members, including 18 women.

The Sultan also issued a decree appointing 14 members, including three women, to the Omani Human Rights Commission.

The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, issued on Wednesday a royal decree appointing members of the State Council, the second legislative chamber. The council consists of 86 members, including 18 women.

The Sultan also issued a decree appointing 14 members, including three women, to the Omani Human Rights Commission.

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Oman’s elections: resounding loss for women...change exceeded 64%

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Oman’s elections: resounding loss for women...change exceeded 64%

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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 candidate was able to win membership in the 90-member Council.

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 candidate was able to win membership in the 90-member Council.

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Surge in women’s participation in Shura Council poll process

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Surge in women’s participation in Shura Council poll process

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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 Majlis Al Shura.

In the election for the tenth term of the Majlis Al Shura, scheduled for Sunday, a notable 738 candidates are vying for seats, of whom 31 are women.

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 Majlis Al Shura.

In the election for the tenth term of the Majlis Al Shura, scheduled for Sunday, a notable 738 candidates are vying for seats, of whom 31 are women.

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Empowering women critical for Oman’s equitable future

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Empowering women critical for Oman’s equitable future

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While Omani women have made significant strides in administrative and diplomatic roles, their representation in Majlis A’Shura remains limited. As the shura elections approach – on October 29 – experts weigh in on the disproportionate presence of women in the body.

While Omani women have made significant strides in administrative and diplomatic roles, their representation in Majlis A’Shura remains limited. As the shura elections approach – on October 29 – experts weigh in on the disproportionate presence of women in the body.

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Voices: Three questions for Rayya al-Manthari, young MP, Oman

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Voices: Three questions for Rayya al-Manthari, young MP, Oman

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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.

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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Seven women win seats on Oman’s Municipal Council

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Seven women win seats on Oman’s Municipal Council

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Seven women were elected to Oman’s Municipal Council in the second-ever such vote held in the country on Sunday.

Seven women were elected to Oman’s Municipal Council in the second-ever such vote held in the country on Sunday.

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GCC Women: Challenging Stereotypes

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GCC Women: Challenging Stereotypes

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Arab women are not new to being typecasted.  For most they are "burqa clad imprisoned women with little say inside or outside the home". This constant stereotyping leaves many people in the Middle East, both men and women, confused and bewildered as to why critics around the world, especially in the West, think so lowly of Arab women. Such pigeonholing remains strong and much needs to be done to present the true picture. 
Arab women are not new to being typecasted.  For most they are "burqa clad imprisoned women with little say inside or outside the home". This constant stereotyping leaves many people in the Middle East, both men and women, confused and bewildered as to why critics around the world, especially in the West, think so lowly of Arab women. Such pigeonholing remains strong and much needs to be done to present the true picture.