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Have you ever wondered why do some organizations invest heavily in IT training, yet see very little change in the performance of their employees? My article this week will aim to answer this question...

Last week, my article explored whether social media followers truly define the value of their owners. I argued that follower counts are not an accurate representation of the worth of an individual or...

Many assume or even believe that people with huge social media followings must have it all, i.e., success, influence, happiness, and purpose. The numbers unfortunately create an illusion. If someone...

A few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was mostly described as a technology of the future. Today, that future has arrived. AI is no longer just a topic discussed by technology experts but...

A few days ago, my friend Fadhil al Rassady, who is passionate about technology and the latest gadgets, called me to share a new AI-related feature on WhatsApp. It immediately caught my attention. I...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Every day we hear about a new AI tool, a breakthrough model or predictions that machines will soon replace humans. But behind the headlines lies a much bigger...

Over a month ago, I wrote an article on whether Oman should ban social media for kids. "Yes" was my answer, and the opinion was that we in Oman should learn from global experiences and implement...

A few months ago, I met for coffee with Anum Kamran and Balqees al Hassani, two of the women who help lead the Knowledge Oman and Tech Oman communities that I founded. I vividly remember that...

As part of my regular engagement with academia, I recently found myself listening to a group of students discussing their future after graduation. The conversation was both encouraging and concerning...

Yesterday, while browsing websites online, a pop-up window suddenly appeared on my screen. At first glance, it looked official. It displayed the logo of the Royal Oman Police (ROP), used formal...

During the Eid gathering, I overheard a conversation between two university students in Muscat. One was busy working on an assignment, while the other was planning a family holiday. The student...

I had an interesting discussion with one of the university students who proudly told me he had just enrolled into a degree that would take four years to complete. He was excited, motivated, and full...

Last week, I sat down over a celebratory dinner with three friends. It was one of those rare evenings where the conversation flowed naturally on topics that included life, technology, culture,...

While I was in Dubai last weekend, an interesting discussion came up among a group of my creative friends: “Will filmmakers and creative professionals eventually lose their jobs to AI?” Some...

Unlike other countries, we in Oman do not really make noise but rather action by making moves. Yes, through Royal Decree No 50/2026, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman has formally...

Last week, I had an interesting discussion with Stella Da Silva, one of the founders of DeskPark, a premium coworking space that offers flexible workspaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and a...

At a family gathering last weekend, someone asked a question: “Which jobs do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will actually replace and which ones are safe?” This is in fact a question...

I received a lot of interesting messages after my last week's article about robots (powered by AI) reviewing and sometimes rejecting CVs. Students, graduates and even experienced professionals...

You spend over a week preparing, reviewing, and then perfecting your CV in order to apply for a job. A clean and clear format, strong achievements, and carefully chosen words that were pulled directly...

Over a year ago, I had a lengthy discussion with my father about the negative impact that social media can have on our children. I shared my opinion that parents should have some level of control and...