Remembering a literary giant
With profound sorrow, the world of literature last week bid adieu to an acclaimed author whose words have left an ineradicable mark on the universal literary landscape. He was Milan Kundera, the...
Breaking through to a better future
It was in 2016 that the United Nations announced 17 sustainable development goals accompanied by 169 targets. Each goal matters on its own and they all interconnect, incorporating social, economic and...
A world without the use of many plastics!
Like many other hazards, single-use plastic bags have reached the proportions of a widely scorned and discouraged vice. Also known as disposable plastics, they are omnipresent – from grocery stores,...
Celebrating Eid with greater joy
Festivals are the happiest times of the year, bringing all the elements of love and affection. I believe that festivals are an expressive way to celebrate a culture, tradition and heritage.They create...
Living with a chronic condition
Although all chronic diseases are not fatal, some of them do kill and persist throughout life causing long-term suffering to people who live with them. They may never go away but on the other hand,...
Oman strives for food-secure nation status
We saw in recent years how countries worldwide became panicky following interruptions in food supply due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the conflicts in Eastern Europe, in addition to the increasing...
Ensure the air is not polluted
We have many international days aimed at conserving the planet -- Earth Day, World Ocean Day, World Environment Day, and the list goes on.On Monday, June 5, we celebrated World Environment Day. We...
Caught in the digital impacts
Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any innovation in our history. Unlike the generations before, we have many choices today to make!With the rise of the Internet of Things and mobile...
Oman, Iran relish well-established ties
The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran have strong historical relations, based on good neighbourliness, mutual respect, and joint cooperation in many issues that bring the two friendly...
Making education mandatory for all
Even as education is a universally acknowledged fundamental human right, only a committed and visionary leadership can ensure that all young people join the learning system in a country. This is...
HM VISIT TO BOLSTER OMAN, EGYPT TIES
The Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt enjoy centuries-old civilizational, cultural, and economic linkages built on people-to-people connections. These well-established historic...
Nursing the world to health
Who on the earth has not benefited from nursing care at least once? Holding a child whose mother is seriously ill, comforting a woman at the bedside of her husband who is slowly dying, or cracking...
Covid-19 no more a global health emergency
There are now no fears of lockdowns; all modes of travel including flights are available; malls, restaurants, and cinemas are all open, and containment and control measures are no more in force!The...
For a peaceful and prosperous world
What is fundamental for a peaceful and prosperous world is quality education. Unfortunately what we are witnessing currently is that education is in a crisis as it is not aiding to shape a world that...
Let’s promote harmony with nature
Since my high school in the late 70s, I have seen Earth Days celebrated every year, mostly with solemn festivities to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment.On the day, which is...
A festival that brings joy to all!
A much-anticipated event in the world, and with the dates confirmed, Muslims all over the world are preparing for their favorite festival of Eid al Fitr. It marks the end of Ramadhan, the holy month...
Human traits versus machines
So, what if a computer solves a problem that involves human traits like common sense? It may not be a surprise to see our individual qualities like empathy and humour, intuition and emotion,...
Eradicating poverty through charity
For Muslims worldwide, Ramadhan is the most sacred period for deep reflection, sacrifice, solidarity, and joyous family gatherings. During this month, they observe a strict daily fast from dawn until...
Race to improve food security
Food insecurity has reached an unprecedented level in many regions of the world and shortages have become a regular occurrence in everyday life. Consequently, undernourishment is a looming threat...
Water is a human right, do not deny it...
Billions of people and countless institutions including schools, healthcare centres, farms, and industries today do not have access to clean water and sanitation. And millions more are expected to go...