Panel
Discussion Highlights Omani Woman’s Contribution to Shaping Cultural Scene

Muscat,
19 Oct 2026 (ONA) — As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s celebrations of Omani
Women’s Day, the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the
Diwan of Royal Court held a panel discussion titled “Omani Woman’s
Contribution to Shaping the Omani Cultural Scene.”

The
session highlighted the contributions of Omani women in shaping and creating
the cultural scene, their role in knowledge production and creativity,
preserving and developing cultural identity, and contributing to building
cultural projects and practices.

The
panel was held under the auspices of Sayyida Wafa Hilal Al Busaidi, in the
presence of several prominent female figures concerned with the literature,
culture, and arts sectors, as well as specialists in museums and antiquities,
and members of specialized institutions and cultural projects in general.

The
session aimed to introduce diverse and active Omani women’s experiences in the
cultural scene, discuss the transformations witnessed in women’s presence and
their prominent role in the cultural landscape, and their role in preserving
Omani cultural identity and presenting it in a contemporary image. It also
highlighted the role of the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science
in showcasing women’s civilizational and cultural role.

The
session witnessed remarkable interaction from the audience, which included
several figures working in cultural management, leadership in cultural
institutions, and museum administration, contributing to enriching the dialogue,
broadening the angles of discussion, and exchanging ideas and viewpoints.

—Ends/AG