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.…

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…

For centuries, global power has been measured by military strength, natural resources, industrial capacity, and economic influence. Nations that led major technological revolutions often became the world’s dominant powers. The Industrial Revolution transformed Britain into a global empire. The rise of manufacturing and innovation helped make the United States an…

Yesterday, while browsing websites online, a pop-up window suddenly appeared on my screen. At first glance, it looked official. It displayed the logo of the Royal Oman Police (ROP), used formal language, included a case reference number, named an officer, and claimed that my device had been blocked due to…

During the Eid gathering, I overheard a conversation between two university students in Muscat. One was busy working on an assignment, while the other was planning a family holiday. The student working on his assignment was using ChatGPT to summarize a chapter from an e-book, generate ideas for a university…

The role of the CEO is changing faster than ever before. In the past, a CEO was primarily responsible for setting business goals, managing operations, and ensuring profitability. While those responsibilities still exist, the demands of modern leadership have expanded significantly. Today’s business environment is shaped by rapid technological advances,…