The last year has been an exciting time for Assila Zaher Al Harthy. Appointed CEO of a new private equity firm in Oman, Group 6, she has been working hard to grow the company into a leading brand in the Gulf state. This is, of course, not the first time Al Harthy has worked in a position of power. She was previously head of corporate affairs at the Oman Oil Company, which plays a crucial role in diversifying Oman’s economy and generating foreign investment.