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Building on the previous two articles, in which we discussed parallel worlds from historical and foundational scientific perspectives, this third article continues the conversation by exploring...

In this article, we continue our discussion on parallel worlds, building upon last week’s article. We explore the scientific origins of the parallel worlds’ hypothesis, which began gaining...

The term 'parallel worlds' represents one of the most intriguing and scientifically controversial concepts. The endeavour to understand the existence of another reality parallel to our own,...

In my previous article, I expressed the urgent need to reassess our relationship with technological systems and how we interact with them, given the profound effects they may have, effects that could...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital transformation, digital literacy and its active implementation have become crucial to counter the risks posed by digital influences on young people,...

Almost every week at the local and regional level, we hear about new scientific breakthroughs in AI applications. This reflects not only a growing societal awareness but also the active engagement of...

Two weeks ago, I met Omani researcher Dr Mohammed al Husseini at the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue hosted by the Sultanate of Oman. We discussed digital drugs and their unknown risks. In this...

Global media raced to cover last week’s most prominent digital event: China’s surprise generative model, DeepSeek, which competes with ChatGPT and Gemini. The astonishment was not only in the...

Amid rapid technological and digital advancements, and in light of fast-evolving global economic structures, aligning educational outcomes with the labor market has become imperative. Oman Vision 2040...

National identity stands at a critical intersection with swift expansion of digital technology, which has effectively turned the global community into a virtual network linking diverse populations...

Today’s AI landscape calls for a profound philosophical and ethical review, prompting us to revisit the frameworks that have guided human moral behavior throughout history. Let us consider three...

By the end of 2024, I had been closely following developments in digital progress especially in the field of artificial intelligence in Oman, analysing its strides in this crucial area. I can...

As we strive to develop machines that can navigate the complexities of human morality, we find ourselves confronting unsettling truths about the nature of ethics itself. Rapid advancements in AI have...

With the world entering an unprecedented phase of digital development, it is difficult to ignore the profound effects that advanced digital technologies and smart tools have on political life, the...

We have grown accustomed to a logical reality affirming that we, as humans, guide science and shape its trajectory, using it to define our path and evolution.We know that science emerges from a region...

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems develop at unprecedented speed, their applications are becoming deeply ingrained in our personal, public and professional lives. It is now easy for anyone to...

The Sultanate of Oman has recently launched its first satellite, named OL-1, marking a significant technological advancement and enhancing the nation's position in the global space arena. This...

Digital transformation has become a primary driver of economic and social change worldwide, and the Sultanate of Oman is no exception. Amid rapid technological and digital advancements, digital...

The quest to understand the mind, its complexities, and its directives is a continuous journey. Throughout history, prominent philosophers have sought to grasp the enigmatic nature of the mind, which...

This year's Nobel Prize announcements brought surprise and shock to some scientists, as the Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry were awarded for contributions related to artificial intelligence...