How fast can AI change the workplace?
This past week the Internet became radicalised about the progress of artificial intelligence by, appropriately enough, an online essay with an assist from AI. In his viral piece “S…
‘Virtual Labs Project’ to be implementated in schools
Muscat: The Ministry of Education has launched the central training programme for the ‘Virtual Labs Project’, implemented by the Directorate General of Curriculum Development in co…
Oman’s first Agentic AI for recruitment launched
Muscat: The Oman Society for Human Resources Management (OSHRM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, and Elevatus, hosted a high-level evening event on Sunday exploring t…
Chronic stress, deadly risk
In today’s fast-moving world, pressure has become a near-constant presence. From demanding jobs and financial responsibilities to social expectations and digital overload, prolonge…
Social Development Ministry, Oman Sail Sign MoU
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) and Oman Sail signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to empower Omani youth through a specialised life skills trainin…
Iran FM meets IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister met with the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday, ahead of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute. “I…
Mira Developments launches Mira Explorer, a global series of outdoor mountain expeditions
Jabal Shams: Mira Developments announces the launch of Mira Explorer, a new sports and lifestyle initiative designed to recognise top-performing partners and brokers through immers…
Tourism Ministry urges restaurants, cafes to apply for classification
Muscat: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has called on restaurants and cafes to apply for tourism classification with the ministry in specific cases.The ministry clarified that…
His Majesty the Sultan issues Royal Decree
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 31/2026 concerning the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority.The decree stipulates that the title of Articl…
Firms to get 30% discount on expat permit fees for meeting Omanisation targets
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has implemented a system that gives incentives to companies with discounts in expatriate permit fees if they meet Omanisation targets. The permit fee…