A timely intervention: Why Oman’s call to

As digital influence reshapes everyday life, His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s directive signals a decisive move to protect social values, youth and community cohesion.

From Muscat to Wall Street: How Riaz M Hakkim

From his schooldays in Oman’s capital to senior leadership roles at global financial institutions in New York, Riaz M Hakkim’s journey reflects how a Muscat upbringing shaped a global outlook blending engineering discipline, business strategy and cultural fluency at the heart of modern finance.

Nivin Pauly: Watching a Friend Find His Way Back

A personal note on friendship, silence, and believing in an artist again.

Sreenivasan: The Voice That Shaped Our Childhood

A tribute to the filmmaker who lived in our living rooms, shaped our laughter, and taught generations to see society with honesty and humour.

What Passengers Are Breathing: Study Finds Very

Researchers warn ultrafine particles spike during boarding and landing, exposing travellers to largely unregulated air pollution.

Bait Al Oud: Wandering through the house of

Found in the quiet village of Al-Haili in Al-Hawqain, where palm-fringed trails meet the abode of ancient stone and history, stands a house that carries far more than walls, towers, and timber.

Are we teaching kids to love junk without

Packing a child’s tiffin often happens in a rush. Quick snacks like chips or biscuits seem like the easiest option. But when these choices repeat every day, they begin to shape how children understand food and what they prefer to eat.

Lost in the algorithm: Why the future of online

As artificial intelligence (AI) seeps into every corner of the internet, the once-solid territory of search engine optimisation (SEO) is shifting beneath our feet.

2025’s global crossroads: A year caught

By any measure, 2025 has been a year spent on a tightrope. Growth without comfort. Stability without certainty. Progress shadowed by peril.

The Enduring, Timeless Legacy of Late His Majesty

The late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ style of leadership was uniquely Omani — rooted in humility, guided by wisdom and grounded in a profound love for his people; a timeless legacy that continues to shape the nation’s spirit and illuminate Oman’s path forward.

19 State Visits in 5 Years: How His Majesty

From regional alliances to international partnerships, His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s diplomatic roadmap reflects a forward-looking strategy anchored in stability, trust, and long-term national prosperity.

Jemimah Rodrigues: She Fought, She Believed, She

In a night etched forever in Indian sporting memory, Jemimah Rodrigues rose above pressure, silenced a seven-time champion side, and carried India into the World Cup final, not with power alone but with grace, grit, and belief.