Art of Living Women Empowerment workshop with Matrix Academy at Oman Chamber of Commerce
Inline with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’s vision to encourage Women in Oman the Art of Living foundations workshop recognized by His Holiness Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was the perfect solution to fit into development plans for Women Entrepreneurs who had home businesses. The Matrix business academy designed a special module to train these women.
A five-day workshop titled “Developing Women Entrepreneurs” aimed at Omani women, to help them successfully manage their business ventures. Conducted for the participants, at the Oman Chambers of Commerce & Industry, the symposium was away of recognizing women’s aspirations of steering their own destiny through economic independence and establishing their own identity as successful businesswomen.
The seminar was divided into two main components handled individually by the Art of Living Foundation and Matrix Oman. Together they focused on the best ways to develop skill sets for women to attain success in private business as well as home business ventures.
This workshop reflects the Art of Living and Matrix academy high regard and respect for one of the country’s most valued resources – its women.”
The Art of Living session taught women how to eliminate and deal with stress through meditation, yoga and other techniques. Women, especially those juggling home and work, were introduced to de-stressing activities designed to develop self-confidence and help them take firmer charge of their daily lives without the added pressure.
The second component, delivered by Matrix Oman, focused on developing business skills of accounting, book-keeping, marketing and encouraging women to be more open to challenges in the entrepreneurial field.
Samia Abdullah Al Busaidi, one of the participants said, “It was nice to do something different, especially the Art of Living session which is new to most of us. I also learned many new things like meditation, marketing and how to make a business plan.”
Karima Abaid Al Saadi was grateful for the opportunity to “learn new aspects about business and how to be successful”.
The workshop was held at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI); on its conclusion all participants received certificates recognising their active participation.
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