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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...

Our wonder at artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 is akin to the astonishment we once felt for electricity and computers, technologies that transformed humanity in the past.As Mark Twain famously...

Our ongoing discourse about digital society does not imply that this society is uniquely characterised by intellectual and material properties that surpass previous societal patterns, such as the...

I am not used to dealing with extremism and terrorism, but I am curious about what goes on in the mind of an extremist. We need to understand and decode their thoughts from a psychological angle.A...

The journey of science is laden with a multitude of achievements and surprises, each emerging only after rigorous scientific endeavours. These milestones are the culmination of complex ideas that...

It is essential to acknowledge that delving into the depths of human existence, where the mind forms its core and serves as the main artery of thoughts and emotions.We must strive to balance the...

Most of us are accustomed to traffic congestion during rush hours as we head to work. This raises numerous questions about the causes of this congestion, its negative impact, possible solutions to...

Oman is charting its path to economic growth by adopting an economic diversification policy, with digital transformation being a key branch that can contribute significantly to local economic...

Microsoft-owned OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o is an advanced iteration of ChatGPT 4. This version is available for free to a certain extent; some users can try it for free, while others cannot, without the...

In his famous novel "1984," George Orwell attempted to portray future life and advanced technologies from the perspective of the 1940s industrial human. Similarly, in 1983, Russian scientist Isaac...

Recent news reveals more about the Sultan Haitham City project and its stages that have started. This ambitious national project is tied to the term "smart city," which represents a new phase in human...

Entering the modern digital era, which is accompanied by changes in our cognitive tools, takes us to a knowledge revolution that forms a developed economic system. With the comprehensive spread of...