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Between 1842 and 1945, eight foreign powers conspired to strip China of its sovereignty, wealth and dignity in what the Chinese people call as the “Century of Humiliation". Great Britain’s Opium...

There are certain topics writers tend to avoid, and one of the most universally avoided is suicide. Across cultures, it remains a deeply sensitive subject, surrounded with stigma and silence. That...

Long before balance sheets and performance reviews, our cultures perfected a different kind of leadership ritual, before technology and AI... the burning of luban and bukhur, the fragrant resin from...

Imagine waking up every morning to a barrage of headlines about wars, economic collapse and environmental ruin, all live-streamed to your pocket. This isn’t another Netflix movie; it’s 2025. While...

In 1763, a Dutch East India Company vessel, Amstelveen, wrecked off the remote shores of Ras Markaz in Oman’s Al Wusta Governorate. Thirty survivors embarked on a harrowing 400-kilometre journey...

Once upon a time, in the golden age of the Himyarite Kingdom (circa 110 BCE – 525 CE) in Southern Arabia — where the sands of Yemen still whisper tales of lost civilisations, a queen questioned...

In 1983, a US report titled A Nation at Risk sparked a revolution in education. Today, a new challenge looms: generative AI. Unesco estimates 244 million children worldwide lack access to schooling,...

During a recent episode of 'Seen', a Ramadhan TV show hosted by Saudi social innovator Ahmad al Shugairi, viewers were introduced to China’s groundbreaking embrace of the “low altitude economy"....

Like a bird in the palm of a child — unaware of its suffering — Europe finds itself trapped by the whims of the current US administration. This imagery, drawn from the ancient Arab poet Qais Ibn...

During the Covid-19 lockdown, I watched Disconnect (2012), a suspense thriller about strangers whose lives unravel through digital dependency. The film’s haunting message — “We’re all more...

The best role models don’t just inspire—they redefine what’s possible. In every society, certain individuals stand out, shaping the future with their courage and vision. Among them are the brave...

MUSCAT, FEB 11It begins with a choice: fight, flee, or submit. Bullying, whether in our schools, businesses or international relations, in its purest form, is the deliberate use of power to instil...

2025 should be the year the Sultanate of Oman prioritises birthrate. A healthy birth rate is not just a measure of population growth; it is the foundation of long-term socio-economic progress and...

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and middle-income families are the engines of economic growth. They generate jobs and income generation opportunities, drive innovation and sustain markets.In Oman,...

The world is pivoting from oil-driven economies to a new era dominated by technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI). This transformation, described as “technofeudalism” by former Greek...

Imagination is the cornerstone of innovation, yet it is often sidelined in favor of pragmatism and short-term gains. The Sultanate of Oman’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has made commendable progress,...

The global employment landscape is in flux, shaped by rapid technological advancements and evolving geopolitical priorities. As 2025 begins, the debate about the future of work has become a defining...

The information revolution has reshaped our world, transforming the way we work, communicate and access knowledge. Over the past three decades, the Internet has broken barriers, creating a global...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept — it is already transforming our lives at a pace faster than we think. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to personalised...

As we enter 2025, the world is changing rapidly, and the Sultanate of Oman is standing at five crucial crossroads. Geopolitical tensions, technological advances, shifting energy markets, climate...