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As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid Al Fitr, this year the festival arrived under an unusual atmosphere. Traditionally, Eid marks the end of Ramadhan with joy, family gatherings and gratitude....

In an age where screens rarely dim and notifications never stop; silence has become a luxury. Our mornings begin with glowing devices, our days go through emails and endless scrolling, and our nights...

In boardrooms and business schools, leadership is often discussed in terms of strategy, performance, and results. Yes, we all agree that the metrics matter, vision statements inspire and the targets...

In a world defined by speed, constant connectivity and measurable performance, intelligence is often reduced to academic scores, technical expertise, or professional titles. Yet some of the most...

In a world that rarely slows down, Ramadhan arrives like a gentle, but powerful pause. It interrupts routines, reshapes priorities, and invites millions of people to step back from the noise of their...

Some gatherings leave you informed; others leave you inspired. The 'Together Forward' forum, presided over by HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic...

Somewhere between the morning alarm and the evening news, life applies pressure in different forms. It could be a conversation that doesn’t go as planned, a door that stays closed, or a future that...

Every morning, millions of people wake before sunrise, pack their lunches in silence, hug their families and step into workplaces hoping their efforts will be valued. Too often, that hope is...

It is said that we do not grow when life is easy; we grow when we learn from what challenges us. So, it is with a year — it is not measured by days, but by the lessons it leaves behind. Every year...

Among the most profound moments in Islamic spiritual history is the Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This day is known as Isra and Miraj. This day marks an extraordinary journey that stands...

Some moments in a nation’s life arrive not with noise or show, but quietly, carrying the promise of persistence. As the sun rises each January over Oman’s mountains, deserts and seas, it mirrors a...

The year ends the way a long chapter does, closing with a pause. Streets shine with celebrations, calendars turn to their final page, and people everywhere reflect on who they were and who they hope...

Dreams don’t only live in glass buildings or quiet offices. They wake up before sunrise, and they ride buses and bikes. They pull on worn gloves, tie up heavy boots and step into the noise of the...

Sometimes you miss the bus because you are meant to walk and see something beautiful along the way. Not every delay is bad as life slows you down to protect you, not hurt you. Maybe you are being...

Every morning before the sun rises, and long after the city has fallen asleep, taxi drivers are already on the road. In many cities, they play a crucial role in keeping people and businesses moving....

One moment, you are walking to work with purpose. The next day, the carpet is pulled out from under your feet; a sudden dismissal, and a future that unexpectedly feels ambiguous. It might begin with a...

Think of the world as a huge, colourful mosaic with each tile mirroring a culture, a belief, a way of life. The beauty of the mosaic comes not from consistency, but from the harmony of differences....

Nations, like people, live through cycles of becoming. They are shaped by memory, guided by choices and strengthened by the character of those who call them home. Oman’s journey reminds us that...

There are months that rush into our lives with noise and celebration. However, November arrives like a quiet messenger, carrying something undeniably sacred. This month doesn’t announce itself with...

There are some people who live their whole lives in rooms without windows. They shut the curtains on anything new that comes across them. They are afraid that what lies beyond might challenge what...