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Could we imagine a Middle East without Iran — not merely without its current government, but stripped of its strategic presence, historical depth and deterrent capacity? And who would fill such a...

Last week two parallel scenes were seen in the shifting political landscape of the Middle East. On one side, US President Donald Trump toured three Gulf states, emerging with massive investment,...

The tragedy of the Palestinian people in Gaza is not only the horror of the genocide they endure, but also the systematic denial of their suffering. A more painful dimension has emerged: an active...

Very recently, the eyes of the world turned to Oman - not because of conflict, but because it remains one of the last places in the Middle East where opposing powers can meet and speak.The Sultanate...

History holds many truths that merit reflection from time to time, as they are shaped by experience and eventually become established principles.Among these is a reality crucial to understanding the...

The Tenth Five-Year Plan, the initial roadmap of Oman Vision 2040, has brought achievements beyond the goals set at its launch in January 2021. At that time, the world was grappling with the Covid-19...

Across history, intellectual and philosophical ideas have shaped social, political and economic movements, setting the foundation for systems and values that still influence human interactions....

Our society has changed a lot in the last three decades. The extent of this impact comes from globalisation that have reached the depths of our villages hidden under towering mountains. But the...

In the heart of the Arab world lies a deep contradiction that Israel has exploited, creating a rift in Arab consciousness. While many continue to fight for justice, others have been swayed by the...

Muscat: “We did not sign an agreement with America for the withdrawal of the coalition forces and any talk about a deal involving Iran is inaccurate. Iraq is not the only country that has presence...

The biggest issue that worries the entire world is that of extremism, violence, and terrorism. Yet, it is the issue that the world deliberately avoids treating its original source and real causes, and...