When the world becomes a mirror
Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to something someone said or did, only to discover later that their intention was completely different from what you assumed? It happ…
Rubble can’t win what diplomacy has already lost
In 627 CE, a coalition of ten thousand Mecca coalition fighters assembled outside Medina in what they believed would be a swift, overwhelming siege. Instead, they found a trench, a…
Heatwaves are Europe’s new normal
Europe’s latest heatwave should be a wake-up call, temperatures reaching 35°C in parts of France and the United Kingdom would once have been considered exceptional. Today, they are…
No one expects to be a victim of cybercrime
No matter where you are or what you do, you can feel transformations occurring faster than ever before. This transformative impact of technology is evident across various sectors,…
Middle East airlines expected to post losses amid war disruptions, fuel price surge
MUSCAT: Airlines in the Middle East are expected to slip into losses in 2026 as regional conflict, airspace disruptions and soaring fuel costs weigh heavily on financial performanc…
Major project to support carbon removal in Oman
MUSCAT, JUNE 9Trufud Oman, an Omani private-sector company focused on sustainable agriculture, food security and climate-positive investments, has unveiled an ambitious large-scale…
Workshop aims to enhance export readiness of Omani firms
MUSCAT, JUNE 9The training workshop entitled “Enhancing the Export Performance of Omani Institutions” was launched today, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Invest…
MoCIIP reviews construction materials sector and highlights growth potential
MUSCAT, JUNE 9The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), represented by the Competition and Monopoly Prevention Centre, held a specialised two-day worksh…
Understanding Oman’s stance on Hormuz Strait
The Strait of Hormuz has once again returned to the forefront of political and diplomatic discussions. This resurgence follows indications of Omani-Iranian understandings to study…
Can economies automate and employ at the same time?
One of the most important economic debates today is not about artificial intelligence itself. It is about what AI and automation mean for jobs.Across the world, governments are try…