Oman Session The 2012 Panel Event "Women in Oman's Oil & Gas Industry Challenges & Future"

 Introduction  Oil & Gas Industry in Oman  Opportunities  How can a woman make it to the top  Challenges  Future

 Moza Al Adawi, COO Daleel Petroleum.  BSc & MSc in Petroleum Engineering.  1 st Omani Lady Petroleum Engineer in PDO  30 years in Oil & Gas Industry  Reservoir Engineer in PDO, 8 years  Petroleum Eng. Expert in MOG, 8 years  D.G, Oil & Gas Dev. & Prod. MOG, 8 years  COO, Daleel Petroleum, 6 years

 Oil & Gas, the engine of Oman’s economy  The most advanced sector  Interesting geological formations & challenging reservoirs  Well Structured  Rich in experience & Know how  Excellent Training Programs  Advanced Technology application  Diverse workforce

 Equal educational opportunities allow acquiring the necessary qualifications  The many facets of this industry provides job opportunities at all levels.  The structured training programs/ mentoring ensures building skilled & competent workforce.  Reasonable carriers progression.

 Expect & Accept to work hard  Embrace job challenges with Positive attitude  Be Proactive & do your job well  Be a team player & learn from others  It taken patience / persistence to find & advance the right carrier path  Never stop learning & be flexible & open to ideas  Communication skills crucial  Family support very important

 Tough job environment at times.  Make dominance might create hostile environment.  Work/ life balance – family obligations vs. work demand.  Earning acceptance / integrity from colleagues, supervisors etc. might not be easy.  Strict family norms & lack of family support

 The future can only be better  There is already precedence regarding women carriers hence more understanding / acceptance from the society  New technology could facilitate better ways of working.  Oil & Gas industry still going strong hence further carrier opportunities for all