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The disposition of the past week in Oman felt deeply personal as much as it was national. It was not only a period of remembrance, but also a moment of reaffirmation: of leadership, direction and...

One of the most important lessons I encountered in 2025 is deceptively simple: feelings are temporary, but systems endure. Motivation rises and falls, enthusiasm fades, and willpower is unreliable....

The year 2025, marked as the year of the snake in the lunar calendar, carried powerful symbolism of wisdom, patience, and transformation. This is so because one of the most meaningful traits of the...

As the first part of my fellowship at Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Berlin ends, I am reminded of John F. Kennedy’s proclamation in 1963, standing before a divided city and a divided...

Today, Omanis have much to be proud of, as the country makes significant strides in legislation, national planning, and social recognition. From legal reforms to ambitious development plans, social...

For decades, I have lived and worked at the intersection of disability, academia and social action in Oman. My journey began long before the topic became part of public discourse — when disability...

As the leaves begin to fall in Berlin, and the wind picks up speed, I find myself standing at a new threshold — starting my fellowship at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (Leibniz Center for...

Over the years, through spiritual and self-development books, higher-self programmes, research in intercultural communication and — most profoundly — through personal experience, I’ve come to...

In 2024, the government in Oman took a decisive step towards building a more inclusive society with the introduction of a comprehensive welfare system under the new Social Protection Law. Among its...

In Oman, three simple words carry the weight of centuries of wisdom: El Amoor Tayba — all is well. Whether spoken in as a soft murmur of reassurance during grief or worry, the phrase is more than...

There was a time when Thursdays in Oman were not complete without a trip to the bookstore or corner shop to pick up the latest magazines. The glossy covers of National Geographic, Elle, TIME, and even...

Every time I choose to spend my money in Oman — whether at a high-end boutique, a modest stall in Muttrah Souq, or a local grocery store — I am met with astonishment. Friends and acquaintances...

Summer holidays are a cherished time for families. School is out, the weather is warm, and the days are long — inviting everyone to slow down and spend quality time together.Yet, with rising costs...

In the digital age, the integration of technology into education has transformed how teachers and students communicate, interact and learn. One of the most widely used platforms for communication...

Today May 11, Mother’s Day arrives with a weight I have never carried before. It is the first time I will not be celebrating with my mother — not because of distance or circumstance, but because...

Two years ago, the Ministry of Social Development organised the first national symposium dedicated to people with disabilities - a landmark event signalling a shift in how disability is viewed and...

Even before I turned five, I ran away from home — not in rebellion, but in search of magic. I had heard there was a bookstore nearby, and I simply had to find it. I remember the sunlight bouncing...

Teaching critical thinking to Omani students, particularly at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has been both rewarding and revealing. Despite their intelligence and motivation, many students face...

Eid in Oman is a time of joy, community and deep-rooted traditions, but in recent years, it has also become a moment of digital expression. One of the most anticipated aspects of Eid in Oman is the...

Regret is a universal human experience, a lingering shadow of the past that can haunt our present. Yet, is it possible to live in a way that minimises regret? Both the Holy Quran and Western thinkers...