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Oman is urbanising at an unprecedented pace. From the expansion of Muscat to the transformation of cities like Suhar, Nizwa, Salalah, Sur and Ibri, urban growth is no longer a demographic by-product...

In lectures on history and culture at the German University of Technology in Oman, I often return to one enduring lesson: societies rise or fall not simply by their wealth or ideology, but by how well...

Oman’s tourism sector stands at a crossroads. As the country seeks to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons, tourism has emerged as a promising pillar of Oman Vision 2040. Yet, the question...

When His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik amended Oman’s Basic Law in 2021, he introduced a fundamental shift in the country’s economic philosophy — the adoption of a social market economy. This...

As the US faces another pivotal moment in its political journey, marked by polarisation and ideological fragmentation, it must confront a fundamental question: what binds a nation together? The return...

After more than a decade of conflict, Syria stands at a crossroads. The scars of war are etched into its cities, its people and its very soul. Amid the devastation, the question of how to rebuild...

Chessboard has long served as a powerful metaphor in major political and foreign policy works to describe the intricate and strategic manoeuvring of states and actors in the international arena. Most...

THE need for a specialised financial centre has never been more apparent as Oman charts its course toward achieving the ambitious goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040 and net zero by 2050. Oman can...

AS the global business landscape shifts towards more sustainable and responsible practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a critical framework for companies...

THE recent wave of defections among senior North Korean diplomats, as covered by BBC and other international media, signals notable internal shifts within North Korea's political landscape. These...

Israel's trajectory in the international arena is increasingly characterised by a flagrant disregard for the principles of state sovereignty, international law, and human rights, which are the bedrock...

THE Korean Peninsula presents one of the starkest examples of how governance or differing political ideologies can shape the fate of a nation. More than seven decades since the armistice that halted...

As the world watches with averted eyes, the people of Sudan endure an unfolding nightmare. The civil wars and conflicts that ravage this vast and storied land are not mere footnotes in the annals of...

In the annals of human history, few crimes are as grievous as the deliberate erasure of a people's existence and heritage. Today, in the occupied territories of Palestine, we are witnessing a...

As Gaza faces yet another surge of violence, the international community stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments in the conflict, alongside President Biden’s ceasefire proposal,...

I was motivated to write about this topic by the recent coverage of the BBC on the domestic workers' situation in the Sultanate of Oman. Whether you call it trafficking in persons (TIP) or human...

As a policy analyst, and a former secretary and academic officer of the Historical Association of Oman, I have noticed the remarkable strength and endurance of the relationship between Oman and India....

As a political economy and policy analyst with a passion for sustainability, it is evident that the rampant consumerism prevalent in today's society poses a significant threat to the long-term health...

In the realm of social phenomena and organisational behaviour, the concept of the tipping point holds significant relevance. Coined by sociologist Malcolm Gladwell, the tipping point refers to the...

As the Sultanate of Oman strides towards Vision 2040, its young and technologically savvy population stands out as the undeniable driving force behind the nation's desired transformation, emphasizing...