Last week, I sat over celebratory dinner with three friends. It was one of those rare evenings where the conversation flowed naturally on topics that include life, technology, culture, ambitions, memories, and the strange pace of the modern world. We laughed, debated, shared stories, and before leaving, we took a…

While I was in Dubai last weekend, an interesting discussion came up among a group of my creative friends: “Will filmmakers and creative professionals eventually lose their jobs to AI?” Some believed this is inevitable. Others strongly argued that human creativity can never be replaced. As for me, I believe…

In today’s digital world, personal branding has become one of the most powerful assets a professional or entrepreneur can build. A strong personal brand helps people establish credibility, attract opportunities, and communicate their unique value to the world. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how individuals…

The corporate events industry is changing quickly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming one of the biggest reasons behind this transformation. From planning conferences and exhibitions to managing attendee experiences, AI is helping event organizers work smarter, save time, reduce costs, and create more personalized experiences. What once required weeks…

Oman’s technology ecosystem is entering an exciting phase of growth. As the country continues to focus on digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-ready industries under Oman Vision 2040, strong communities and collaborative platforms are becoming increasingly important. Technology ecosystems do not grow through infrastructure alone they grow through people, ideas,…

To understand how countries react to the global economic landscape and the evolution of tradepolicy, technological change, and economic resilience are emerging key areas of interest. In thelast few decades, the global markets have been severely shaken by geopolitical events, shifts intrading laws, upheavals in trade routes, financial crises, epidemics,…

Last week, I had an interesting discussion with Stella Da Silva, one of the founders of DeskPark, a premium coworking space that offers flexible workspaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and a vibrant business community designed for startups. The discussion revolved around one of my previous articles that is titled “Your…

Cloud computing is rapidly changing how businesses operate across the Middle East. Companies are moving away from traditional servers and physical data storage and adopting cloud-based solutions to improve speed, flexibility, and efficiency. From banking and healthcare to retail, government services, and technology startups, cloud computing is becoming an important…

The startup ecosystem in Oman is slowly but steadily gaining momentum. As technology continues to transform industries around the world, Oman has an opportunity to build a strong startup culture that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic diversification. With Oman Vision 2040 focusing on digital transformation, private sector growth, and knowledge-based…

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…