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In the corridors of Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, during the recent Oman-Saudi Knowledge Dialogue Forum, the gathering was not merely a stage for speeches or immature consumption of ideas; it was a...

With the rise of intelligent algorithms capable of generating language and imagery in ways that mirror the human mind, a new realm of historical imagination has emerged, what can be called the "galaxy...

According to published reports and statistics, the global stock of industrial robots reached 3.4 million units by 2024, giving an average of roughly one robot for every seven human beings. These...

History teaches us that the advent of the printing press sparked Europe’s Enlightenment, while the Ottoman Empire hesitated to embrace it for fear of the upheaval it might bring to established...

During my second reading of the influential book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies, which explores the accelerating rise of artificial intelligence and the alarming possibilities of...

My memories in the United Kingdom often recall scenes of Chinese students, their dedication to study, and their disciplined lifestyle. I would often find them immersed in reading and research within...

Global political experiences, with their strengths and shortcomings, affirm that stability — in all its forms — is an essential aspiration societies must never compromise. Among the deepest and...

One scene has remained etched in my memory ever since my doctoral studies in the United Kingdom, during a chapter of my thesis that dealt with applying the genetic algorithm to an artificial...

Our modern world is enduring a succession of crises reshaping human life on political, social, economic, and philosophical levels. These crises prompt a reevaluation of current systems, demanding a...

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...