Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madhusudhan, Uma; James, Leena Title A name given to the resource Geographies of Gender and Leadership: Regional Inequalities and Women in Omans Oil &amp; Gas Sector Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Applied Bioanalysis;Volume;11;Issue;3;pp.620-628 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i3.277" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i3.277</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105011598990?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105011598990?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Madhusudhan U., School of Business Management. Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; James L., School of Business Management. Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Introduction / Main Objective: This research explores Omani women's spatial and cultural barriers to leadership in the Oil &amp; Gas industry. It looks at geographic location and regional differences and how these affect women's access to and experience of leadership. Background of the Problem: While significant advancements have been made in women's participation in the labor force in Oman, spatial disparities still exist whereby women in urban areas have more chances of leadership compared to women in rural or rural-remote towns. Cultural expectations and infrastructural constraints add to these geographical disparities. Novelty: This study innovatively combines a geographic perspective in gender and leadership research in Oman's Oil &amp; Gas sector with an emphasis on regional disparities influencing women's career development. Research Methods: A qualitative method involving questionnaires was conducted among thirty women managers within various regions of Oman. Responses were processed to determine spatially connected obstacles and coping mechanisms. Findings: Women in urban areas like Muscat enjoy better access to education, professional networks, and organizational support, while women in rural areas are confronted by cultural conservatism, poor infrastructure, and lower promotion opportunities. There was an urban-rural leadership training and family support divide. Conclusion: Geography profoundly influences women's leadership paths in Oman's Oil &amp; Gas industry. For policies to enhance gender equity, leadership development policy needs to take regional disparities into consideration and adapt interventions to local contexts. 2025, Green Publication. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Geography; Leadership; Oil &amp; Gas Sector; Oman; Regional Development; Spatial Inequality; Women Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Green Publication Relation A related resource ISSN: 2405710X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online