OHSRM unveils initiative to empower working women
Published: 04:04 PM,Apr 16,2025 | EDITED : 08:04 PM,Apr 16,2025
OSHRM Board Members unveiling the Raya initiative.
MUSCAT: The Omani Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM) unveiled “Raya” - an initiative aimed at empowering women in the Omani workplace - during the last day of the OSHRM conference in Muscat.
“At the conclusion of its eighth annual conference, OSHRM launched the ‘Raya’ initiative, aimed at empowering women in the Omani workplace by designing an innovative, psychologically safe, motivating, and equitable work model,” the organisation shared in a statement.
The initiative, according to OSHRM, is rooted in “recent data to provide practical solutions that take cultural specificity into account, with a focus on flexible work arrangements, work-life balance, and the creation of equal opportunities.” “It also includes training and mentorship programmes, workshops, and policy review sessions, in collaboration with educational institutions and local and international organisations,” the statement continued.
Events of the third day of the conference included two panels. The first titled, 'The Inclusion Revolution: Driven by Technology', explored the potential role technology can play in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It featured workplace empathy advocate and author Mimi Nicklin, Executive President of University Medical City, Dr Siham Salim al Sinani, CEO of Liva Insurance Hanaa al Hinai and Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer Dr Corrie Block.
The second panel, titled 'Excellence in Leadership: How Culture and Well-being Drive Human Potential,' on the other hand shed light on the importance of workplace wellness and cultural empowerment. It featured Dr Ahmed al Banna, CEO – Origin Group; Dr Saud bin Mohammed al Farsi, Advisor to the Governor of Dhofar; Shabib al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman; Sahal Khan, Senior Manager, Culture & Wellbeing at ROSHN; and Hanan alsaif, Managing Director at ZRG Partners.
The event also included multiple keynote presentations addressing an array of topics including: digital mental health, leading in open spaces, cultural humility in leadership, and creating psychological safety at workplaces amongst other topics.
The three-day conference and exhibition was attended by over 1000 individuals this year.
“At the conclusion of its eighth annual conference, OSHRM launched the ‘Raya’ initiative, aimed at empowering women in the Omani workplace by designing an innovative, psychologically safe, motivating, and equitable work model,” the organisation shared in a statement.
The initiative, according to OSHRM, is rooted in “recent data to provide practical solutions that take cultural specificity into account, with a focus on flexible work arrangements, work-life balance, and the creation of equal opportunities.” “It also includes training and mentorship programmes, workshops, and policy review sessions, in collaboration with educational institutions and local and international organisations,” the statement continued.
Events of the third day of the conference included two panels. The first titled, 'The Inclusion Revolution: Driven by Technology', explored the potential role technology can play in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It featured workplace empathy advocate and author Mimi Nicklin, Executive President of University Medical City, Dr Siham Salim al Sinani, CEO of Liva Insurance Hanaa al Hinai and Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer Dr Corrie Block.
The second panel, titled 'Excellence in Leadership: How Culture and Well-being Drive Human Potential,' on the other hand shed light on the importance of workplace wellness and cultural empowerment. It featured Dr Ahmed al Banna, CEO – Origin Group; Dr Saud bin Mohammed al Farsi, Advisor to the Governor of Dhofar; Shabib al Maamari, Managing Director of Visit Oman; Sahal Khan, Senior Manager, Culture & Wellbeing at ROSHN; and Hanan alsaif, Managing Director at ZRG Partners.
The event also included multiple keynote presentations addressing an array of topics including: digital mental health, leading in open spaces, cultural humility in leadership, and creating psychological safety at workplaces amongst other topics.
The three-day conference and exhibition was attended by over 1000 individuals this year.