author - oman observer

here is much ado about the parliamentary system of government across the world. Parliaments reflect the behaviour and maturity of societies they represent. Parliamentary experiences in developing...

Municipal work requires concerted efforts from all agencies concerned and members of society. This is very important to make these efforts successful. Whenever there is cooperation among them in...

In what is seen as a major development, an administrative court of the Sultanate passed a historical judgement binding the authorities concerned to provide privacy to prisoner husbands when they meet...

I do not know what method the government should employ to improve its services, monitor the performance of its employees and ensure how effective they are during the work hours. If the government can...

Fees or taxes levied by municipalities has been a subject of discussion in the last few weeks that drew criticism as well as objections. Many press releases were issued and business meetings held on...

A few years ago, I had written an article about the experience of four sisters who were running a company. All of them had university degrees. Some of them had left their government jobs to start...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The Sultanate has been witnessing rapid developments in all areas and everywhere. It is being felt not only by citizens within the country, but also in the...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Festivals are a reflection of what is happening in your surroundings. It showcases the local and international minds, potentials, avenues and skills. It is a...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The recent elections to the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) were nothing but celebration of democracy in the country. On January 28, businessmen...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The decision to make drastic changes in work culture of any organisation requires a strong will at the highest level. Only then will it be binding on everyone...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Roads in the Muscat Governorate were planned in the early eighties. These roads were able to deal with the traffic density those days as there were fewer...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The modern-day developments on social media has left no space for face-to-face meetings, interactions and beautiful reunions as has been in the past. All this...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Ambition and hope start with simple ideas that develop quickly and meet the expectations with consistency and determination. This is all that the Omani...

Promoting tourism in any country is mainly about integration of several civil and security organistions, a sector whose income increases if the relation between these parties are consolidated, and...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - As the economy is passing through a tough phase and the government is looking for avenues to strengthen the industrial sectors, it is wise to do some...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Achieving a place in the international market and global acceptance of products is any manufacturer’s dream. Omani manufacturers too aspire to establish a...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Oman TV recently showed an attempted attack on its media personnel on a mission to shoot a video on some expatriates over-fishing shrimp off the coast of...

Good roads are the engine of growth for the economy of any modern nation. From no roads at the start of the blessed Renaissance, today the Sultanate has an extensive network of roads that each and...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The recent economic slowdown owing to the collapse of oil prices has put the oil-dependent nations under stress to liquidate their sovereign reserve fund,...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Even after spending time and money to get themselves educated, citizens of the Sultanate are given a short shrift when it comes to using their...