A humble request to the teaching community
Education is essential for nation-building, setting its future course and deciding its status among the nations of the world. For the educational process, teachers are the mainstay on which the entire...
Customs’ measures a big push for the economy
When we talk of export and import, a key economic activity in any country, the role of Customs becomes crucial. Without a Customs department at the exit and entry points of a country, no international...
Extending road networks in Sultanate a priority
It is necessary that we put on record our appreciation and gratitude for the efforts that have been made to extend the road network in the Sultanate. The country’s road network is on par with that...
A protective cover around the Sultanate
When we talk about Renaissance in the Sultanate, the conversation is not complete unless we mention our armed forces and other security agencies. Their contribution is unmatched. They have built a...
In present day, pragmatic friendships are the norm
World has changed over a period of time. This is the law of nature. There were some things that were not supposed to change. These are our human values. Changes that have come along with modern...
Employee role is to create good public image
The Sultanate is seeing massive development in almost all spheres of life. There are many development services available everywhere in the country for every citizens and that too free of cost. But it...
Bridging gap between officials and the youth
The meeting and communication between the officials and the youth is utmost important for narrowing the widening gap between various segments of society. This is because of the wrong information the...
Customs clearance process at ports top class
Ports, as one of the most important means of transport, play a big role in the growth of an economy. It has huge socio-economic benefits which can clearly be seen in growth of the national economy of...
Ramadhan lessons from Musandam branch of OCCI
Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The Musandam branch of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is making extraordinary efforts during this holy month of Ramadhan. These efforts...
History will remember this Omani epic...
The heroism shown by people of this wonderful country during the recent tropical situation faced by the governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta, is an epic which history will always remember. The...
Munition factory a great addition to development
Oman is making significant strides and entering into new areas of industrial development to ensure that its benefits reaches all and meets requirements of many areas of life. The recent opening of...
Batinah Expressway to boost economic development
Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The opening of Batinah Expressway, which is one of the biggest road infrastructure projects in the country, came as a delight to all of us. The 270-km-long...
Celebrating Labour Day by ensuring job security
Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The Sultanate celebrates Labour Day on May 1 every year. It is an international day which is celebrated by the countries all over the world to pay tribute...
Sultanate needs to move towards knowledge economy
I had an opportunity to attend a lecture by Dr Al Khattab bin Ghalib al Hinai, member of the State Council, on ‘Knowledge Economy.’ It was organised by Muscat University which is playing major...
So that no infected fly whiz in social media...
Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Many talk about humming of ‘electronic’ flies around us on social media platform. These flies generally do not have any positive role. When these...
All for Oman from the bottom of the heart
There is much talk about the ‘Kull Oman’ or ‘All of Oman’ initiative of Oman Vision 2040. This initiative is being implemented by the office of the Vision 2040. It is meant to conduct a survey...
The lessons to learn in parliamentary system
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...
One hand cleans, the other litters
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...
Humane judgement protects rights of individuals
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...
Guidebook needed for transactions in govt offices
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...