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From Open Banking To Open Finance: What Could Come Next For Oman?

Think about a typical customer in Muscat. A salary account at one bank, a car loan at another, a motor insurance policy, perhaps some investments and an end-of-service entitlement. Several financial relationships, yet each institution largely sees only its own part of the customer’s financial position. The customer sees the…
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Artificial Intelligence In Oman: From Vision 2040 And National Programs To Real-World Impact

Artificial intelligence in Oman is moving from ambition into execution. Vision 2040 set the direction, and over the last few years that direction has started turning into concrete AI programs, policy, investment and infrastructure. The National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies is one of the clearest examples,…
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From Compliance To Capability: Building Strategic Leadership Pipelines In Oman

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, one of the best strategic assets that an organizationcan rely on its functioning is leadership. Due to technological transformation, globalization,economic uncertainty and the changing demands of the workforce, organizations are changingthe way they develop and manage their leaders. The old-fashioned leadership styles –administration and…
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The Human Side Of AI: Why Emotional Intelligence Will Matter More Than Ever

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world around us. From virtual assistants and intelligent chatbots to self-driving vehicles and predictive analytics, AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. While much of the conversation focuses on technology, automation and productivity, there is another question that deserves equal attention: What will make humans…
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AI Raised the Standard, And Everyone Is Exhausted

AI did not simply speed up work. It changed what people expect from work. A few years ago, it made sense for a strong proposal to take me a week. I had to understand the client’s needs, think through the scope, structure the solution, price it properly, and make sure…
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The Excel Sheet Nobody Questioned — Until It Cost 37,500 OMR

A conversation that happens in GCC boardrooms more than anyone admits. What follows is a reconstructed conversation. The names are fictional. The numbers are not. Me: Can you walk me through how the team tracks equipment rates? Khalid: Excel. Same as everyone in this industry. We’ve been doing it this…
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The GCC’s Next Leap: Why Quantum Technology and Deep Tech Will Shape The Region’s Future

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has spent the last decade building world-class infrastructure, digital economies, and innovation ecosystems. The next chapter is no longer just about digital transformation. It is about frontier technologies that will define the global economy over the next 20 years. Among these technologies, quantum computing, artificial…
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The Biggest Threat To Businesses Is Not AI: It’s Resistance To Change

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the world. Every day, businesses hear about new AI tools, automation systems, and digital innovations that promise to improve productivity and efficiency. While many leaders worry that AI will disrupt their businesses, the real threat is often not the technology itself. The biggest…
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Beyond Digital Channels: Reimagining The Future Of Banking In Oman

For most of the past decade, “digital banking” meant a better app. Banks across Oman and the wider region poured investment into mobile platforms, online services, and digital payments, and customers grew used to managing their money from a phone. That work mattered, but it is no longer the frontier.…
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Cybersecurity At Corporate Events: The Hidden Risk No One Talks About

Corporate events have become more digital than ever before. From online registrations and mobile event apps to digital payments and live streaming, technology now plays a central role in conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events. While these innovations improve convenience and attendee experience, they also create cybersecurity risks that…
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