Harnessing critical thinking skills amid times of crisis
At no other point in recent history have we, in the Middle East, been so caught up in uncertainty and nervousness. As we read rolling news and engage in doom scrolling, we are also…
Leadership lessons from Ramadhan
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 inspi…
Where Trump voters draw red lines on Iran
A week into a war with Iran that is already unpopular with much of the American public, President Donald Trump has offered various explanations for the bombing campaign, estimated…
APSR issues risk management rules for utilities
MUSCAT: The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has issued two new regulations aimed at strengthening risk management and business continuity across the electricity, wa…
Oman, Rostock University sign MoU on circular economy
BERLIN: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Rostock in German…
Strategic logistics and geopolitical hub: Al Duqm
Al Duqm, located on the southeastern coast of Oman, is a deep-water port facing the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean rather than being inside the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea. A…
Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders in Beirut as death toll nears 400
BEIRUT: Israel’s military said it struck Iranian commanders in the Lebanese capital early on Sunday, expanding the scope of strikes to the heart of Beirut after days of strikes th…
HM receives calls from the King of Spain and the King of the Belgians
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received two phone calls from His Majesty King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain and His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians.During t…
Muscat Book Fair 2026 postponed amid regional developments
Muscat: The organising committee of the Muscat International Book Fair has announced the postponement of the 30th edition of the event scheduled for this year, citing the ongoing r…
Oman announces early salary payment across all sectors ahead of Eid
Muscat: In celebration of the upcoming blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour have issued directives to expedite the payment of salaries fo…