In the regional context of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, this move by Oman positions the Sultanate among the more progressive monarchies in terms of women's public visibility at the highest levels. While other Gulf states have made strides in empowering women in cabinet and business, the formal, public elevation of the royal consort to this degree of official recognition is a noteworthy step. It provides Oman with a distinct narrative in regional diplomacy—one that emphasizes its measured, sustainable approach to modernization that integrates traditional values with the demands of contemporary governance and social expectations.
