Digital Dunes: Artificial Intelligence for the

Dr. Malik Jawarneh, Associate Professor (Department of Computer Science and MIS) of Oman College of Management and Technology, shares his views on how Oman is utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial instrument to safeguard its invaluable heritage

Who doesn’t Love Clothes with Pockets?

Clothes - read that as dresses - with pockets represent another level of evolution; almost every woman who has worn one would attest to the functionality, the freedom and the comfort it weaves into everyday routines

Magic of Metaphors 

From admiring a ‘shining star’ to admonishing a ‘couch potato’, metaphors are crutches; they help us navigate through conversations that require a detour from literal connotations.

No time to stand and stare

"Taking inspiration from my favourite quote, excerpted from a poem by William H. Davies, I extend an invitation to venture on a journey; one that beckons us to stand and stare and contemplate nature," says Suzy Fontes in her latest opinion piece for TAS Weekly.

Book Speak: A journey through pages, memories,

Most of us have read a book or two, some of us more than our share; and among all those books read, reread or even forgotten, there is bound to be one that has shaped our thoughts, our perspectives on life or simply stayed on as references to gauge all other books read or yet to be read.

From Red to Green: A strategic guide to turning

A company that is losing money needs to be brought back to life by a multifaceted strategy that includes aspects related to finance, operations, strategy, and culture.

Pages of departed souls: When books are reborn

“What if all those who have departed this world were to take rebirth as books,” queries Reena Rehman, as she presents her perspective on the powers that books wield, with observations and quotes from writers and memory makers that have shaped her life

Lost in Mind

In the silence of the day or the roar of the night, when the mind refuses to be tamed, let it wander alone with thoughts that have the sound and feel of an insightful conversation; let it transform you into a believer.

Washing dishes is therapeutic?

While I have heard many claims on the therapeutic values of washing dishes, I have yet to experience my share of stress relief from tackling dirty dishes

When life’s events become reference points

Whether it is our first job, an unfortunate event, a personal milestone…or even a global crisis like Covid pandemic, some experiences become reference points, shaping our lives, and the beliefs and values we hold.

Road Rage!

Road rage, like any other strong emotion, has a dominos effect, leading from one event to another, turning into a snowball before fizzing out in a no show

Mastering the art of effective communication: Key

Effective communication is the source of personality identification; not all humans have this good habit, says Abdul Rahman Albulushi, a lecturer at the Oman College of Management and Technology.