author - oman observer

We say it thousands of times throughout our lives, often without giving it a second thought. It is just a small word, made up of three letters and spoken in a single breath. Yet “yes” can carry an...

Every nation has a story that never truly ends. It lives through the generations that inherit its memories, carry its values and dare to imagine what comes next. For Oman, this story is one of...

There is a strange habit that has quietly taken over our lives: we no longer know how to wait. Ten minutes before a meeting, and our phones are already in our hands. Ten minutes in traffic, and we are...

The story of Omani women did not begin with a title, a degree, or a seat at a decision-making table. Its roots go deeper, into the lives of generations of women who carried responsibilities with...

There is a mirror in every room, but not everyone is willing to look into it. Perhaps those who avoid the mirror spend their lives carrying a deep sense of injustice. They believe life has not given...

We live in a world that celebrates winners. We celebrate promotions, awards, successful businesses, high grades and major achievements. We proudly tell the stories of those who reached the top....

We spend years being told to go to school. We wake up early, carry a bag, sit in a classroom, listen to the teacher, study for the examination and then graduate. After all this, one day, we leave the...

What does charity mean to you? For some, it is a hand reaching into a pocket and giving money to someone in need. For others, it is a meal placed at a neighbour’s door, a schoolbag given to a child,...

There are seasons in life when we wonder whether we have been forgotten. We watch others receive the opportunities we prayed for. We see doors opening for those around us while ours seem shut. In...

There are moments in history that belong to history and there are moments that continue to speak to every generation! The commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth marks one of them. For...

There is a strange contradiction in the way the world observes World Humanitarian Day, falling on August 19. For one day, we pause to speak of compassion, dignity and solidarity. We honour those who...

In a world consumed by deadlines, noise, and endless distractions, humanity often searches far and wide for wisdom, peace, and purpose. However, some of life’s greatest lessons have always existed...

Every great achievement begins as a dream. A child imagines becoming a scientist, an artist, a journalist, or an entrepreneur. Dreams inspire courage, innovation and hope, but sometimes, dreams become...

Success is one of those words that sounds simple until you try to define it. Ask ten people what it means, and you are likely to receive ten different answers. Each response is shaped by personal...

There is a well-known story about a frog sitting in a pot of water. The water was heated very slowly. As the temperature rises little by little, the frog keeps adjusting to each small change. Because...

For many professionals, taking a vacation often comes with a familiar sense of guilt. Emails continue to arrive, deadlines appear in the background, and the pressure to remain constantly connected has...

Every morning, before the first commuter fights traffic, before the first office meeting begins, before the first political argument erupts online, a miracle of cooperation is already starting across...

As another summer holiday approaches, airports fill with travellers, calendars fill with plans, and conversations fill with anticipation. Many people are counting the days! During this holiday,...

Life has always a way of testing us! At times, the challenges seem unfair, the setbacks feel tremendous, and the pain appears impossible to understand. However, if we look closely, many of the...

As the New Hijri Year has started, it carries with it a story that has travelled across fourteen centuries. This story is not only of a journey between two cities, but of a journey that transformed...