Opinion- The story of kids who lose their rhythm
Among the countless stories I have witnessed in my life, none have been more difficult to share than that of the kids who lose their rhythm. Childhood experiences shape our minds, lives, and...
Norway's path: Lessons for Oman's sustainable future
In an era of shifting global dynamics, certain national models offer powerful lessons on how to build resilient and forward-thinking societies interested in investing in long-term positive...
Opinion- Three cups of Omani coffee with Elon Musk
Few people in modern history have shaken up the global innovation landscape like Elon Musk. In just two decades, Musk has become a name synonymous with technology innovation—his ventures admired by...
Opinion- Oman’s legacy of resilience in a new global disorder
Four centuries ago, at the height of Portuguese imperialism, Oman began a defining struggle for liberation under the leadership of Imam Nassir bin Murshid Al Yarubi. This effort eventually freed...
The global 'B' team leadership and governance crisis
In the realms of entrepreneurship, startups, and education, we often emphasise that leadership is the cornerstone of success. Whether steering a business, a community, or a nation, leadership...
Resilient networks: Rebuilding trust after global technology sabotage
September is an exciting time of year, especially for students and families preparing for the academic season. I look forward to it because of the highly anticipated global tech events, like the Apple...
Blitzscaling tourism: From local ventures to national transformation
‘Spring comes with such an enchanting smile you would think it is speaking to you,’ wrote the poet Al Buhtri in the 9th century, whose poetry we study in school language courses. His words capture...
Long live Sudan... Resilience of a rich culture
Learning a foreign language is often a daunting task, but our ninth-grade English teacher, John from Sudan, had a unique way of making it more than just an academic exercise. He transformed our...
Only a ‘Talent Haven Oman Project’ can safeguard our progress
The saying ‘one person’s loss is another person’s gain’ rightly describes the current global war for talent. Over the past year, many highly skilled professionals — scientists,...
Opinion-The Goat Life: A call to uphold social justice and human dignity
‘Since when do you enslave people when their mothers give birth to them free?’ This powerful question, posed by Caliph Umar ibn Al Khattab in the 7th century, resonates across the ages as a...
Opinion: Salalah holds potential to be a 'Silicon Valley'
How will you measure the success of your city? In his book “How Will You Measure Your Life?” the late father of Disruptive Innovation, Professor Clayton Christensen, emphasised the importance of...
Salalah: The monsoon wedding destination
Salalah offers a distinctive blend of modernity, connectivity, natural serenity, cultural richness, and spiritual depth, making it an exceptional destination for weddings. Renowned for its unique...
Salalah’s 11-star experience
What can you get for 300 baisa, equivalent to around $1, in Salalah, in Dhofar in the Sultanate of Oman? From experience, you will get the warmest welcome by the vendors of one of the many food and...
Yusuf and his brothers: A timeless lesson in healing from trauma
Humanity keeps learning that to heal from any inevitable trauma of betrayal, all we need is faith, personal and spiritual growth, and resilience. This timeless lesson is beautifully encapsulated in...
Ejada in the age of intelligence and empathy
In today’s era of digital transformation, AI and evolving workplace dynamics, performance management systems like Ejada, which means excellence in Arabic language, play a significant role in guiding...
Progress is measured by our capacity for compassion and ethical leadership
Every year, July 4 is rightfully held in high regard by hundreds of millions from various faiths across the world. On July 4th, 1187 CE, Saladin (1137-1193) the first Sultan of Egypt, the Levantine &...
Opinion: More taxes mean less productivity
There is a thought-provoking saying about balancing work, income, and progress that states, “there is no taxation without representation.”Estonia, a nation with a similar population to the...
Eid shows the need to diversify income
Eid Al Adha is a meaningful annual reminder of the many blessings of family, friendship, food, shelter, and safety that we enjoy. It is a time for reflection and gratitude, a moment to pause and...
Opinion: Data insights can 10X Khareef Dhofar experience
Unless one is living under the air conditioner for the whole day, we can all notice that climate change is making our weather conditions more extreme. While this is making summers hotter everywhere,...
A critical analysis of key elections in 2024
It is almost as 2024 is refusing to go down in history as just another year in our calendar. Nothing can prove this more than at least seven upcoming elections, that will determine directly the...