author - oman observer

About 25 years ago, cameras were introduced on mobile phones. At first, it was scary, and I vividly remember when many people thought it would not be successful and they would most probably be banned...

Last week, I had the chance to attend GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Approximately a week of professional meetings...

This week, most of the prominent and senior cybersecurity professionals, tech giants, government agencies, and both the good and bad hackers from across the world will be flying to Dubai to attend one...

Last week, my article revolved around steps one could take in order to stop their smart devices, be it mobile phones, smartwatches, wearables, etc., from listening to their conversation and tracking...

My article last week on whether smartwatches are spying on people (their users) triggered a lot of discussion. I received calls, emails, and instant messages with feedback, and some also shared their...

Nowadays, I see almost everyone is wearing a smartwatch. Some wear them as a trend, some use them as part of a lifestyle, others as a fashion, while everyone else just because his or her...

This Eid, I received a digital gift from Saif Al Bahri (a young boy still studying in school). The gift was an anime photo (cartoon like style) representation of myself. Furthermore, I realized that...

Two days ago, I saw a social media post that portrays an Omani government investment opportunity specifically created for Omani residents who are over the age of 40 and are planning to leave their...

Last week’s article on whether someone is listening to our mobile phone conversation received a lot of attention. Almost everyone I meet confesses their experience on the same concern. Briefly,...

During a drive back from school, Balqees, a mother and her son, Abdullah, were planning to go to a restaurant. The two were speaking and wondering what should they eat and where should they go for...

Since last year, almost everyone has become super creative. Everywhere I looked, every place I worked with and for, and every discussion I was involved in, there somehow seemed to be creative...

Recently I had an intriguing meeting with Etlaq’s spaceport CCO, Julanda al Riyami, who shared about the company that was behind the Duqm-1 rocket launch here in Oman. I was also invited to attend...

My article last week revolved around whether the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered apps support or are exposing you. I received quite a number of feedback on the same, and specifically, how can one...

Nowadays, I see beautifully crafted communications (email, letter, correspondence) from people who hardly know how to write. I also see translated messages sent in different languages from people who...

A little over 10 days ago, virtually everyone (globally) has been speaking about ‘Deepseek’—from’ children in the academic institutions, experts and professionals in public and private...

Last week we discussed whether the artificial intelligence (AI) will replace all our jobs. I concluded the article that AI would act as a companion, partner, and/or a supporter but not take all our...

"Will the artificial intelligence (AI) take over all our jobs and replace us all with smart computers and robots ultimately?" was an interesting question I received last weekend from Sulieman, who was...

Last year, we looked at a number of ways that you can start the year with a bang—from forming ideas, creating projects out of those ideas, putting them in a plan, executing, and finally celebrating...

A few days ago I received a call from my dad about Uncle Badru, who has recently returned from a thrilling vacation experience with his family. Uncle Badru, a retired professional who has been...

Two days ago, I received a phone call from someone posing to be an official from the bank here in the Sultanate of Oman, specifically the Central Bank of Oman. The caller claimed that my bank account...