Tuesday 21 / October / 2025
Geneva: The State Council is participating in the 151st General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related committee meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, with sessions continuing through 23 October.
The Council's involvement in this global parliamentary gathering, which includes delegations from across the world, demonstrates its ongoing commitment to strengthening Oman's presence in international parliamentary forums and facilitating the exchange of legislative and institutional expertise.
Within the assembly framework, Maha Sulaiman Al Lamki and Eng. Nahla Abdulwahab Al Hamdi, both members of the State Council, participated in the Women Parliamentarians Forum (2025). The forum addressed critical topics concerning women's empowerment in parliamentary work and enhancing their role in decision-making processes. Key themes included advancing women's parliamentary leadership, monitoring progress toward gender equality in parliamentary operations and incorporating gender perspectives into the General Assembly's work.
During a dialogue session titled "Transformational Leadership – Building a More Equitable World," Maha Al Lamki highlighted the significant achievements of Omani women. She emphasised that Oman's future vision rests upon the principle of full partnership between women and men in societal development and nation-building.
She elaborated that transformational leadership involves listening, empowering and building bridges between individuals and communities. She further stressed that women's empowerment extends beyond inclusion in decision-making positions to encompass their enhanced participation in economic, scientific and social spheres, positioning them as active partners in creating a more inclusive and just future.
In parallel proceedings, Khalid Ahmed Al Saadi, Secretary-General of the State Council, took part in the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments meetings. These discussions focused on organisational and technical matters related to parliamentary development, including current innovations in parliamentary practice and contingency measures to maintain parliamentary operations during potential future disruptions, drawing lessons from recent global crises.
In his contributions, Al Saadi underscored the importance of knowledge-sharing among parliamentary secretariats and implementing digital and innovative solutions to enhance administrative and technical efficiency within parliamentary institutions.
