Unlike other countries, we in Oman do not really make noise but rather action by making moves. Yes, through Royal Decree No. 50/2026, issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman has formally established a dedicated zone focused entirely on artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. What does this mean? We are…

At a family gathering last weekend, someone asked a question “Which jobs do you think AI will actually replace and which ones are safe?” This is in fact a question almost every tom, dick and harry has in the back of their minds. I paused. Not because I did not…

I received a lot of interesting messages after my last week article about robots (powered by AI) reviewing and sometime rejecting CVs. Students, graduates, even experienced professionals have all asked me the same question: “So what do we actually do now?”. My article this week will focus on sharing techniques…

You spend over a week preparing, reviewing and then perfecting your CV in order to apply for a job. A clean and clear format, strong achievements, carefully chosen words that were pulled directly from a job description. You enter the website of the organization seeking for a resource in question,…

Over a year ago, I had a lengthy discussion with my father about the negative impact that social media can have on our children. I shared my opinion that parents should have some level of control and visibility over their children’s use of social media networks. Today, I am very…

I regularly meet a lot of senior leaders, from team leads and all the way to CEOs, that work at and run different industries. They are smart, experienced and respected individuals who have worked and have built successful organisations, made tough decisions and earned their place at the table too.…

I am a technologist. I believe deeply in innovation and progress. I understand artificial intelligence, its architecture, its capabilities and its limitations. I have seen how AI can transform industries, accelerate research and improve lives. Yesterday, I had a bad dream, not a nightmare, but an experience based on what…

Protecting future generations does not mean limiting access to technology or creating fear around AI. Instead, it requires intentional guidance by teaching young people and our kids how to live alongside intelligent tools without surrendering their own intelligence. Last week, I shared a personal reflection on the possible impact of…

Today, Oman is celebrating Teachers’ Day — a moment of national reflection and gratitude for the teachers and educators who have shaped generations and continue to light the path for those who will lead tomorrow. It is a day to honour the patience, dedication and commitment of teachers whose work…