Walkway is new crown jewel of Al Kamil W’al Wafi
MUSCAT, NOV 8The development of Al Zama Walkway in the Wilayat of Al Kamil Wal Wafi, Al Sharqiyah South Governorate, continues to make steady progress as part of a unique initiativ…
Workshop focuses on skills through encyclopaedia
KHASAB: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organised an introductory workshop titled ‘Employing Applied and Technical Future Skills in the Omani Encyclopedia for Young Peopl…
Conference on heart disease treatment held
MUSCAT: The Medical City Hospital for Military and Security Services organised the Heart Conference 2025, under the auspices of Brigadier Dr Saleh bin Saud al Abri, Director-Genera…
Why we should take some data with a pinch of salt
Last week, a friend sent me a video of a psychiatrist citing a study that claimed 11 per cent of the population in Oman is depressed. My friend wanted to know if this was true and,…
The coming fall of the AI empire…
Geoffrey Hinton, often called the godfather of AI, has suggested that artificial intelligence may have achieved consciousness, a claim that implies the next great empire could be g…
We’re only human… we’re supposed to make mistakes
Ruling and steering a nation towards affluence and social responsibility is rarely easy. However, given the religious and cultural imperatives, and the tribal societal dynamics, it…
Why climate finance is not enough
With the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, approaching, it is clear that the world’s widely shared commitment to a just energy transition is falling by th…
Skyscrapers or low rise, balance is the key
Saud al AnsariIn recent years, Oman’s cities have undergone a remarkable urban transformation. New residential, commercial and hotel developments have added a modern touch to the s…
Limited disruptions as flight cuts begin at major airports
The first wave of flight cancellations ordered by the Trump administration in response to the government shutdown hit airports across the United States on Friday, foreshadowing wha…
New York prepares for Trump immigration crackdown
New York’s political and civic leaders have been quietly preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will follow through on these threats to deploy federal troops and…