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I watched the dry leaf dropping from a branch. But before it hit the ground it danced with the gentle wind. It was very elegant in its flight enjoying what...

The construction industry in Oman is witnessing rapid expansion and has emerged as the second-largest contributor to the national economy, surpassed only by...

On Tuesday, the 25th of August 2026, the Islamic world will commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).The 63 years of the...

The region has been in the international spotlight since the first Gulf war when Iraq invaded Kuwait. But now we are in the middle of another one and life...

On 13th June 2025, Netanyahu took a reckless gamble by igniting aggression against Iran. Just two days later, Donald Trump joined him, and the American air...

Oman’s Personal Income Tax Law was promulgated under Royal Decree 56/2025 and is set to take effect on 1st January 2028, establishing a legal framework...

Imagine a school with four children from the same family enrolled in different classes. Three of the siblings are top performers—scoring straight A’s,...

As Oman continues its ambitious journey toward economic diversification under Vision 2040, digital transformation is no longer confined to government...

1 Reframing the Hormuz questionThe Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, is one of the world’s most consequential maritime passages. It...

A few nights ago, I was preparing for an interview with an international broadcaster. The subject of the interview was entirely unrelated to what follows....