Sulaymaniyah- Women continue to break ground in every part of life. Leyla Omar has been reportedly appointed as the mayor of Sulaymaniyah (Slemani), Federal Kurdistan Region. Thus, she becomes the first woman mayor of the city.

Leyla Omar has been elected as the city's first woman mayor, according to the statement released by the Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism. Leyla Omar previously served as the Deputy Governor of the city.

Since 1980, 50 mayors have been appointed to the municipality of Sulaymaniyah. Leyla Omar has become the first woman appointed as mayor of Sulaymaniyah.