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Musandam is one of the most unique places on our planet. It overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and their scenic fjords. It is a living heritage of civilisations. In Khasab, Bukha, Madha,...

Long before collapse becomes visible, it becomes predictable. We studied in school how more than two millennia ago, the Ma’rib Dam in Yemen, constructed as early as the 8th century BCE and sustained...

The more I see societies hit and miss when it comes to the digital economy, the more I’m impressed by sustainable strategic disruptive programmes that end up making an impact, especially in my field...

Every 10 per cent increase in global oil prices can raise food prices by up to 2–3 per cent in import-dependent economies. In a region where over 80 per cent of food is imported, that is not an...

My students often ask why a book about war appears in a leadership course outline. It is a fair question. Leadership is usually associated with development, cooperation and progress rather than...

The first Iranian person I ever met was Arezu, a classmate in my university language programme in the United States. She taught me that her name means hope. She spoke proudly about Persian poetry,...

One of the most influential television series of the past decade is Game of Thrones. Beyond its dragons and battles, the series captured global attention through a simple yet powerful warning:...

If there is one word global elites have repeatedly used, and abused, in recent years, it is “peace.” In January 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump convened a...

There is a beautiful Hadith that says when a person passes away, three things continue to benefit them: useful knowledge, sustainable charity and righteous offspring who pray for them.I often reflect...

Today, January 11, Oman marks two moments that speak quietly, yet firmly, about direction and continuity. It is the anniversary of the accession of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may Allah...

What happened in Venezuela this week will be debated for years, but its meaning was instantly understood across much of the Global South. The US, under President Donald Trump, launched a direct...

In my twenty-five years working across sustainability, social investment, and entrepreneurship, I have rarely witnessed a clearer signal of global transformation than the one I saw recently at Muscat...

Have you noticed that “national sovereignty” has never been under attack like it is today, in all parts around the world. It gives a nation purpose, identity, and control over its destiny. In the...

The Successful Management GCC Tour, organised by Media Thought, was more than a series of executive sessions, it was a celebration of purpose, humility, and learning. Over several days in Riyadh and...

Positive energy makes the world go around. That spirit powered the Tharwa Forum, a three-day ideation lab held in September 2025. The name “Tharwa” (Arabic for “wealth”) reflects His...

Who do you call when you need help? Each of us carries a mental list of dependable family members and friends who we know will answer in times of distress. In the Sultanate of Oman, when emergencies...

Walking through the bustling streets, universities, coffee shops and museums of Baghdad leaves a lasting impression. The city breathes generosity, knowledge and civility, qualities accumulated over...

In recent months, a troubling trend has become increasingly visible across digital platforms. Many users in the Sultanate of Oman, the rest of the Arab and Islamic world, and across the Global South...

“When elephants collide, the grass suffers.” But the grass also suffers when elephants whisper. The recent Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin...

“All politics is local.” That simple rule, drilled into former students of political science major like myself, has never felt more relevant. To truly understand the US’s aggressive foreign...