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Diplomacy has long concerned itself with trade, territorial disputes, alliances and the management of conflict. These responsibilities endure, but the questions facing foreign ministries increasingly...

During the formative years of the Omani education system, the Sultanate of Oman, like many Gulf states, relied heavily on transnational higher education. Students were sent abroad to study while...

We have developed a curious habit in our professional circles. It has become increasingly common to see “Eng”, “BA” or “Dr” prefixed to names on business cards and social media, almost as...

Science diplomacy is an ancient concept, but the academic literature is new. Therefore, the constituency of the field is only presently being defined. Science for diplomacy (advice informing policy):...

The formal study of science diplomacy rests on three pillars: science for diplomacy (advice informing policy), diplomacy for science (enabling bilateral or multilateral cooperation) and science in...

When discussing employability, the conversation often gravitates towards labour-market statistics or narratives of limited opportunity. Traditionally, employability is treated as an isolated outcome,...

Oman has a strong tradition of holding women in high esteem; our society is proudly founded upon the equal contribution of women and men. Especially today, we are witnessing this harmony in action...