author - oman observer

Last week my article revolved around the idea that your privacy is on sale (for free) on the information superhighway. I shared a real-world story as example from a victim/user who had, on an evening,...

Three days ago, Balqees called me in the morning to inform me that she decided to get serious about fitness and therefore planned to join one of the gym here in Muscat. As part of the preparation and...

Last week, my article revolved around how the AI boom (today) resembles the dot-com boom (over 2 decades ago) that ended up busting at end of the 1990’s. Many jobs were lost, enormous amount of...

I received many interesting messages and feedback on my article about the AI bubble last week. Some agreed, others disagreed, but many questioned the moral behind my opinion. That’s why I decided to...

Recently, an official at one of the esteemed organisations called me for a meeting to demonstrate how impressed he was with the capabilities of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in specific, the...

Have you noticed that your colleagues at work have recently started writing well-polished emails? Have you also noticed that employees are suddenly sharing creative PowerPoint presentations? And have...

I received an overwhelming amount of response in the form of feedback via social media networks, instant messages (WhatsApp) and even direct calls on last week’s article on banning AI in schools.I...

Students have started to find academic work, be it for school, college, or a university, super easy. In fact, educators such as teachers in schools, as well as professors in colleges and universities,...

Two days ago, my dad informed me about a spooky incident that occurred to a very close relative. Basically, the relative received an engaging long phone call from a person impersonating an official...

Will a receptionist or a front-ending, customer-facing agent/employee in an industry like hotels, banks, airports, and even fast food restaurants be replaced by robots or a basic connected computer to...

Last week, my article revolved around the common strategy, steps or approaches that many organisations usually follow in order to save themselves from sinking. The typical steps include appointing a...

Last week, my article was on the aftermath (as in what happens) when senior leaders and/or influential members (such as shareholders, partners, etc.) ignore vital signs of a sinking organisation,...

My last week’s article on signs that one should look for of whether their organisation is sinking received a lot of attention. I promised to continue to write follow-up articles that would...

You used to work for an organisation that had a strong brand. Almost everyone you speak with/to was either a happy customer (for having used or is using the organisation’s product/service) or was...

A little less than a year ago, my wife’s birthday was approaching. I was searching for a special birthday gift that is thoughtful, impressive, and useful. While window shopping and walking through...

Last week, my article revolved around the Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents, being digital assistants and/or helpers that go beyond just responding to user inputs and prompts where they actually act...

Eid holidays are just a few days away. Some people and families are planning to travel, while others just plan to search and book local hotels and for some activities that they and their children...

Last year, I said Google Search may be replaced by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). In fact, you may refer to and read the complete article that was published last year under the heading...

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...