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Sultan Qaboos praises women’s contribution in comprehensive development

Monday, 16 November 2009 11:50

HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said presided over the annual convening of the Council of Oman at Hisn Al Shomoukh in the wilayat of Manah today.

HM the Sultan stressed that various aspects of blessed renaissance which has continued to go steadily ahead towards its goals of comprehensive development in every field. From the moment of its dawning, it has taken determined steps to open the doors to development and progress in the different spheres of modern life while creating equal opportunities for all the citizens of this country without exception, thereby enabling them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions and see their hopes translated into realities.

His Majesty pointed out that this has been clearly demonstrated by the realities of daily life and the achievements of the past, and further confirmed by the wide range of targets the state has set itself for the future, which are designed to serve the citizens, develop their potential and broaden their expertise and skills, while creating greater job opportunities for them so that they can earn a living for themselves and their families and contribute to their community's development.

At his Royal Speech, His Majesty the Sultan affirmed that bright future that realizes progress, happiness and prosperity, is built only with a high level of determination, sustained commitment and patience, diligence and persistence. "We are confident that the sons and daughters of Oman enjoy many of these noble traits. Their past and present performance bears witness to this, and we have no doubt that they are capable of building a happy future, with God's permission".

His Majesty the Sultan also explained "the projects of the comprehensive development are progressing along their planned paths in various areas of the country, particularly in the fields of infrastructure, industry and tourism. Although the State is carrying out most of these projects, we call on investors, citizens and foreigners to participate in them to the benefit of all, and they in turn will be provided with all the necessary facilities".

The country's monarch stressed his royal care for the participation of Omani women in the march of the blessed renaissance, so ‘we have provided them with education, training and employment opportunities and supported their role and status in society. We have also stressed the need for their contribution in various development spheres. We have facilitated this through regulations and laws that guarantee their rights and explain their duties in order to be able to develop their inner abilities, expertise and skills to build their country and raise its status. His Majesty the Sultan affirmed that "We are continuing on this path".

Following is the text of Royal Speech on The Opening of the Annual Session of the Council of Oman:

“In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Praise be to God for his blessings and peace and prayer be upon the Messenger of Mercy to all peoples.

Honourable Members of the Council of Oman
Dear Citizens.
We meet once again, with God's grace and guidance, in this annual gathering where we review with you various aspects of our blessed renaissance which has continued to go steadily ahead towards its goals of comprehensive development in every field. From the moment of its dawning, it has taken determined steps to open the doors to development and progress in the different spheres of modern life while creating equal opportunities for all the citizens of this country without exception, thereby enabling them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions and see their hopes translated into realities. This has been clearly demonstrated by the realities of daily life and the achievements of the past, and further confirmed by the wide range of targets the state has set itself for the future, which are designed to serve the citizens, develop their potential and broaden their expertise and skills, while creating greater job opportunities for them so that they can earn a living for themselves and their families and contri
bute to their community's development.

As we have pointed out on many occasions, a bright future that realizes progress, happiness and prosperity, is built only with a high level of determination, sustained commitment and patience, diligence and persistence. We are confident that the sons and daughters of Oman enjoy many of these noble traits. Their past and present performance bears witness to this, and we have no doubt that they are capable of building a happy future, with God's permission.

Honourable Members of the Council of Oman
Dear Citizens.
The projects of the comprehensive development are progressing along their planned paths in various areas of the country, particularly in the fields of infrastructure, industry and tourism. Although the State is carrying out most of these projects, we call on investors, citizens and foreigners to participate in them to the benefit of all, and they in turn will be provided with all the necessary facilities.

Honourable Members of the Council of Oman
Dear Citizens.
We have given our full attention, since the beginning of this era, to the participation of Omani women in the march of the blessed renaissance, so we have provided them with education, training and employment opportunities and supported their role and status in society. We have also stressed the need for their contribution in various development spheres. We have facilitated this through regulations and laws that guarantee their rights and explain their duties in order to be able to develop their inner abilities, expertise and skills to build their country and raise its status.

We are continuing on this path, God willing, as we are convinced that the country, in its blessed march, needs both men and women because no doubt it resembles the bird in relying on both of its wings to fly high in the horizons of the sky. How can this bird manage if one of its wings is broken? Will it be able to fly?

In this regard we must refer to the Omani Women's Symposium which was held in Seeh Al-Makarim in the wilayat of Sohar last October. It came out with a number of recommendations that we blessed and ratified - which we think that you have followed - among which was the allocation of the 17th October each year as Omani Women's Day. This will highlight their achievements during the past year, shed light on their contributions to serving their community, spread proper awareness of their role and status and boost their aspirations towards the future. Here we would like to say a word to Omani women and call upon them to take advantage of all the opportunities being provided, in order to prove their capability and show their ability to overcome obstacles that might come their way.

Honourable Members of the Council of Oman.
Dear Citizens.
Last December the Sultanate hosted the 29th session of the Cooperation Council Summit, and presided over many of the Council's meetings during this year. It is clear to everybody that we all work towards the realization of joint action, based on mutual interests, for the common good of our people and our region.

Our foreign policy is known to all, that it is built on firm, immutable principles and based on the establishment of security, peace, and happiness for all mankind.

Our Lord, we place our trust in You, so grant us success in all that we do. And dispose of our affair for us in the right way. For You are the best to protect and the best to help.

Finally, we conclude by saying: Praise be to God, the Lord of the Worlds. May God grant you success. And may you enjoy good fortune this and every year..
And may peace be upon You and the
Mercy of God and His Blessings”

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