BOS Webinar - Young Diplomat BOS Grantees – Reflections on Oman

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (UK time)
Platform: Zoom.

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Chair: Jamie Bowden, BOS Trustee and former Ambassador to Oman
Panelists: Adeel Hussain, Harry Gartside, Michael Whitehead, and an Omani diplomat Asaad Al Raeesi

The Government of Oman recently invited students from the University of Oxford’s Diplomatic Studies Programme on a study trip to Oman, which was supported by a BOS grant.

This panel brings together three Young Diplomat Grantees—Adeel Hussain, Harry Gartside and Michael Whitehead—alongside Asaad Abd alRahman Al Raeesi, offering UK and Omani perspectives on the relationship between the two countries, the role of young Omanis in its economy and Oman’s Vision 2040.

Each panellist will speak briefly on a key theme from the visit, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Discussion topics include:

• The Evolving UK-Oman Bilateral Relationship 
• The Role of Economic Diversification in Oman’s Future
• Preparing Young Omanis for Oman’s Evolving and Sustainable Economy 
• Oman’s Vision 2040 and Its Impact on Diplomacy 

The discussion will also explore broader themes on the future of diplomacy, insights gained from the visit, and how these lessons apply to their current roles.