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Graduated

Graduated from Sultan Qaboos University in Computer Science

1993

Family Business

Joined Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC

1994

Chairperson

Duqm United Logistics

2016

Chairperson

Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives SAOC

2017

Board member

Unicef Leadership circle

Chairperson

Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC

2018

Chairperson

MHD ACERE

2021

Board of Directors (2022-2026)

Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Board member

Sultan Qaboos University – The College of Engineering Industrial Advisory

2022

Advisory Board Member

London Arabia & Arab Women of the Year awards

Committee Member

SQU - College of Science

2024

Latest Updates

First forum for governance of Omani-women entrepreneurs

Under the patronage of HH Sayyida Dr. Mona bint Fahad bin Mahmoud Al Said, I was pleased to attend and participate in the enriching discussions of the First forum for governance of Omani-women entrepreneurs organized by the Oman Center for Governa...

Omani female trainers association Forum

At the kind invitation of the Omani Trainers Association, I was pleased to be a patron at the first forum for Omani female trainers. The first forum for Omani female trainers aimed to enhance cooperation and exchange of experiences between Omani f...

SQU Forum

At the kind invitation from Sultan Qaboos University, I was pleased to attend an introductory forum to develop a general framework for entrepreneurship courses at Sultan Qaboos University in line with “Gradual Transition to the Entrepreneuri...

Oman Trainer's Association Forum

I was pleased to be a patron at the Omani Women's Day event at the kind invitation of the Directorate General of Education represented by the Department of Administrative Affairs in Muscat Governorate. An informative meeting with a distinguished g...

Malak Tower Inauguration

Under the patronage of His Excellency Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, president of the Omani Investment Authority, I was delighted to attend the launch ceremony of the Malak Tower project, which will be a distinctive landmark with a strategi...

Omani Women's Day - Oman Arab bank

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, I was pleased to attend the Omani Women's Day event. Many thanks to Oman Arab Bank for the kind invitation. I was pleased to meet Her Highness Sayyida Aliya bint Thu...

Duqm conference

Under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Harib bin Thuwaini Al Said, Assistant Secretary General of the Council of Ministers for Conferences, I was pleased to attend the 5th Duqm Forum, where the forum focused on investment opportunities in the...

Omani Women's Day - Omantel

At the kind invitation of Omantel, I was pleased to attend the Omani Women's Day event. Many thanks to Dr. Ghaleb Al Hosni, Head of Human Resources, for the token of appreciation. I was pleased to participate in a panel discussion on the occasion...

Visit to SME Authority

At the kind invitation of Her Excellency Halima bint Rashid al-Zari, Chairperson of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, I was pleased to visit the Authority’s new headquarters, which includes modern facilities that keep p...

6th Gulf Businesswomen Forum

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, I was pleased to attend the 6th Gulf Businesswomen Forum and the accompanying exhibition in North Al Batinah Governorate. The forum aims to enhance partnership betwe...

Opening of Bait al Zubair Institute of Culture and Knowledge (BAZICK)

Under the patronage of HE Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, I was pleased to attend the opening of Bait Al Zubair Institute of Culture and Knowledge. The opening of Bait al Zubair Institute of Culture and Knowledge (BAZICK) is a new beginning for th...

GCC – Azerbaijan Economic Forum

To strengthen cooperation with the Azerbaijani side, a delegation from the OCCI participated in the Second Gulf-Azerbaijani Economic Forum in the capital Baku. Pleased to be part of the OCCI delegation in the Second Gulf-Azerbaijani Economic Forum...

Luncheon at Embassy of Syria

I was pleased to accept the invitation of the Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to attend a luncheon in honor of Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban, Special Advisor to the Syrian Presidency.  Many thanks for the kind courtesy & hospitality extended t...

The Second Businesswomen Forum, OCCI Salalah

I was pleased to be a part of the Second Businesswomen Forum, organised by the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in Dhofar Governorate.  The theme of the Forum was “Made in Dhofar” and aimed to strengthen the role of wo...

Visit to Omani British Business Council London

Pleased to connect with a group of exceptional individuals during a visit to the Omani British Business Council in London. An enriching opportunity to meet Mr. Chris Breeze, the Chairman of Omani British Business Council with Mr. Saleh Al Zakwani....

Visit to Omani Embassy London

Pleased to visit the Omani Embassy in London with a group of Omani businesswomen. It was a privilege to meet Mr. Faris Jamal Khodr, Head of Political and Economic Section at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in the UK. Delighted to meet Ms. Arw...

UK Oman Business Forum

To strengthen ties between Omani and British businesses, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Omani embassy in the UK hosted the Oman-British Business Forum. The Forum provided a platform for communication and sharin...

OCCI Jubilee celebration

Under the patronage of HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al-Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, the OCCI celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Chamber's establishment, the "Golden Jubilee”. At the Golden Jubilee ceremony, the OCCI sho...

Future of Higher Education Institutions Forum

Education is key to unlocking a brighter future and vital for progress of a nation.  I was pleased to attend the Future of Higher Education Institutions Forum, a gathering of prominent leaders organized by the Royal Academy of Management alon...

Forbes Middleast Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2024

Family businesses play an important role in promoting economic growth and social development in the Middle East. Honored to have Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2024 list. Proud to carry forward o...

Arab Women's Summit

London Arabia organization hosted it's first annual Arab Women’s Summit in conjunction with the Arab Women of the Year Awards in London.

At the kind invitation of the London Arabia Organization, I was honored to attend the Arab W...

Arab Women of the year awards

Arab Women of the Year Awards, organized by London Arabia Organization honored Arab women from diverse backgrounds for their outstanding achievements across various fields.

I was delighted to attend The Arab Women of the Year Awards cer...

London Arabia Organization Reception

At the invitation of the London Arabia Organization, I was delighted to meet a wonderful group of women from across the Arab world. An enchanting evening with a gathering of inspirational women who have a played a pivotal role in shaping the futur...

OCCI Meeting

In the presence of HH Al Sayyid Dr Adham Al Said and a number of their highnesses and excellencies, we were pleased at the OCCI to organize a program related to partnerships in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment P...

Kuwait National Day

Upon a kind invitation from HE the Kuwaiti Ambassador, Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al-Hajri and his wife, I was pleased to attend a reception ceremony on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of independence and the 33rd anniversary of liberation of Kuwait...

Forbes Top 10 Most Powerful Businesswomen leading Family Businesses

Honored to be part of Forbes' top 10 Most Powerful female entrepreneurs in family businesses across the MENA region. Pleased to see Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC amongst the prominent family businesses in the MENA region. Looking forward to achieving...

Meeting with HH Gaj Singh II, Maharaja of Jodhpur

During a personal visit to the Republic of India, I had the pleasure of meeting HH Gaj Singh II, Maharaja of Jodhpur and a prominent political figure in India.  It was wonderful to meet and have enriching discussions with HH Gaj Singh II.

OCCI Businesswomen Forum

Under the patronage of HH Dr. Mona Fahad Al Said, Assistant V.C. for International Cooperation at SQU, we were delighted, in the Businesswomen's Committee of OCCI, to organize a businesswomen's forum attended by a large group of business leaders a...

About

Always Learning

Areej Mohsin Darwish believes in the mind-set of learning continuously to further expand her skill set in response to a changing environment and new developments.

Most importantly, she sees committing to the concept of lifelong learning as the most effective way of succeeding as an entrepreneur.

She is continuously learning while working closely with a team of professionals to run various divisions thus remaining a true encouragement to her staff and always inspiring them to produce new and better processes regardless their role in the company.

Focus on Oman 2040

Areej Mohsin Darwish is determined to bring added values and accomplish Oman’s 2040 vision to stimulate growth and build social, economic, and developing relations, to focus on innovation and knowledge, infrastructure, logistics, education system, learning and scientific research.

This vision seeks to catapult the Sultanate into the ranks of the world’s most developed nations with economic diversification and sustainable development as key features.

Under the visionary leadership of Late HM Sultan Qaboos, Oman has achieved remarkable progress and prosperity in every sector of the economy and Areej is confident that under the visionary leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman is on the path of renewed Renaissance and will continue to make rapid progress in the future.

Family First

Apart from being a successful and enterprising business leader, Areej Mohsin Darwish is an extremely dedicated and focused mother.

Women tread a thin line as they have to balance their work and family life.

As a woman, she sees the necessity of balancing her work and family life accordingly and that both should be kept independent in order to maintain a work-life balance. It is essential to set the right priorities between the two.

She believes that women need to strike a balance with the different roles in their lives as they play a significant role in shaping a family and by extension, a society.

Caring Leadership

Areej Mohsin Darwish is an active member of UNICEF Leadership Circle to empower the youth and enhance their skills and education. She is also a committed member of Dar Al Atta, a charitable organization which works to uplift people with various initiatives running around the year. She has also spearheaded Khair Al Wafi campaign to build a better future for orphans.

As an entrepreneur, her dedication to nurturing talent through inclusive opportunities, and giving back to the community through CSR initiatives are her core tenets.

A Role Model

Areej Mohsin Darwish is an outstanding example of successful women’s empowerment and an inspiration to all industry peers. She is the epitome of leadership and professional management. Her relentless pursuit for excellence and determination to excel have made her one of the most prolific business leaders in the Sultanate of Oman.

Future Vision

Areej Mohsin Darwish’s efforts to foresee the future, and understand the trends and initiatives launched by the best global practices assist her in looking ahead and eventually come up with initiatives for the benefit of individual and institutional performance and the mechanisms applied to achieve a leading role in the region.

She also focuses on setting an effective vision and direction for the organization. She is constantly striving to motivate her employees so that they work collectively as a group towards a common goal.

Her initiatives of doing something new and different for the purpose of creating wealth for the individual and adding value to society lead her to a roadmap marked for success and a developed sharp vision about the future.

Power of Positivity

Areej Mohsin Darwish maintains a positive attitude and always thinks about the opportunities of tomorrow rather than focusing on the challenges of the past.

Being positive & having an open mindset is the key to sustainable growth. She is positive and adept in dealing with challenges and difficulties to eventually overcome them at the workplace. As a leader, she is open to learning from different experiences at all given times.

Her ability to work effectively in a team and her initiative to help others and her positive impact on them results in the employees’ keenness to develop communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.

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Representation & Mentorship

  • INTERNATIONAL

    Advisory Board Member - London Arabia & Arab Women of the Year awards

    Council Member - Arab African Council for Integration & Development (AACID)

    Oman-India Friendship Association

    Oman-Turkey Friendship Association

    Omani-Qatari Business Council Association

    Omani-Kuwait Friendship Association

  • SOCIAL

    Board Member - Siraj Foundation

    Member - Children First Association

    Board Member, UNICEF

  • INDUSTRY

    Board of Directors - Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (2022-2026)

    Chairperson – Oman Egyptian Council

    Chairperson, Duqm United Logistics

    Chairperson, Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives

  • EDUCATION

    Committee Member - Sultan Qaboos Unviersity - College of Science

    Board Member - Sultan Qaboos University – The College of Engineering Industrial Advisory

    Board Member, Muscat University