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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Tribute to hands that shape tomorrow

Every generation of youth tells a story about its time. The story the youth of Oman are telling is one of balance between the wisdom of the past and the urgency of the future
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On a quiet morning, as the sun lifts above the sea and the smell of frankincense flows through the air, something remarkable is happening — not in the skies, but in the hearts of Oman’s youth. Some mornings in Oman begin not only with the sunrise, but with a spark in young hearts.


They are everywhere, in classrooms where ideas whisper louder than air conditioners, in coffee shops where dreams are drafted on napkins and in villages where innovation meets tradition. They are not merely inheriting Oman’s story; they are rewriting it. Every generation of youth tells a story about its time. The story the youth of Oman are telling is one of balance between the wisdom of the past and the urgency of the future.


Youth speak the language of creativity and carry in their hearts the rhythm of old songs. They are global citizens with Omani souls deeply connected to their roots, yet confident enough to spread their wings.


In a world where culture can be lost, Omani youth are proving that tradition is their compass. Across the shining deserts, the whispering wadis and the rolling waves, a new spirit of Omani youth is rising — a spirit of ambition that never sleeps, of dreams that reach beyond the horizon and of a generation that believes in the power of change.


Omani youth are the voice of the present and the heartbeat of the future. They are the ones transforming challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. They are not waiting for the future to come; they are creating it.


What makes Omani youth truly extraordinary is their deep connection to their roots. Their journey forward is guided by the wisdom of the past and the standing values of honesty, respect, courage and unity — values that have shaped Oman for centuries.


They walk proudly in the footsteps of their ancestors — explorers, traders, poets and leaders — carrying that same adventurous spirit into the modern world. In every heartbeat of a young Omani, there is both heritage and hope, both tradition and transformation.


Yes, the road is not always easy. The world is changing fast and new technologies, competitive job markets, and global challenges test their resilience. Yet Omani youth face these challenges with courage and optimism. They see obstacles not as barriers but as opportunities to grow, learn and lead.


With strong faith, family support and national pride, they continue to rise above difficulties and move forward with determination.


Oman’s future shines brightly because its youth carry the light of hope and progress. Each young dreamer, thinker and doer contributes to a stronger, more vibrant nation. Their energy fuels innovation, their voices inspire change and their unity strengthens the bonds of community.


If truth be told, with eyes set on the future and feet firmly grounded in tradition, Omani youth are writing their own stories of progress, pride and purpose. Look closely and you will see the future of Oman in every young pair of hands holding a pen or a tool. You will hear it in every hopeful conversation, in every late-night idea shared among friends.


The youth of Oman are not waiting for their time to come, because their time is now. As they rise, they carry with them the light of a nation that believes in them. The story of Oman has always been a story of courage, and its next chapter is already being written by its youth.


Oman’s heroes wear no crowns and carry no swords — only vision, courage and hope. The youth of Oman are the flame that will light the nation’s way forward. They remind us that the true wealth of a country is not found in its oil or its gold, but in the determination of its young hearts.


As they rise, they carry all of Oman with them, the mountains watch, the sea listens and the nation smiles. The future is not coming; it is already here, in the hands of Omani youth.

Abdulaziz Al Jahdhami


The writer is author, translator and a communications professional


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