Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the Middle East, especially across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. These nations are not just adopting AI; they are strategically investing in it to reshape their economies, governance systems, and global positioning. What…

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…

How treating them the same is costing you more than you think Imagine you’ve built something that genuinely solves a real problem. Your pipeline has two prospects: a fast-moving 40-person startup and a slow-deciding 3,000-person enterprise. You send them the same pitch deck, the same proposal, and the same onboarding…

Oman is standing at a powerful moment in its history. For many years, the country’s growth depended on oil. Oil helped build infrastructure, create jobs, and position Oman on the global map. However, the world is changing rapidly, and Oman understands that the future cannot rely on oil alone. Today,…

Oman’s technology sector is moving into a more focused and mature stage. The initial wave of excitement and attention has served its purpose. People are more aware, discussions are broader, and ambition is clear. However, moving forward will require more than just enthusiasm. Success now depends on building strong structures. Zeeshan Sabri believes this difference is important. Sabri, a strategist who works with AI, governance, operating design, and leadership systems, thinks Oman is at a turning point. The country does not just need more innovation. It needs better planning, stronger institutions, and a more disciplined approach…

The idea of cognitive and skills divide is an illustration of a growing concern in the contemporarysocieties where the scalding technological advancements and economic transformation hasredefined the need that is required of the individuals. This gap is indicated through a human prismto not just a difference in technical skills, but…

Imagine you’re in your hostel, late at night, asking Co-Pilot to summarize a massive research paper or generate a hyper-realistic image for your design project. On your screen, it looks like magic—silent, clean and instant. But thousands of miles away, a building the size of a football stadium is “sweating”…

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…

I keep hearing this from founders and small business owners: “SEO doesn’t work anymore.” But here’s the truth:it’s not that SEO stopped working. It’s that the way people discover businesses has changed… and most haven’t adapted yet. Earlier, it was simple: You rank on Google → people visit your website…

A few years ago, the metaverse was one of the most talked about ideas in technology. Many believed it would quickly change how we live, work, and interact. Big companies invested heavily, and there was excitement about virtual worlds, digital identities, and immersive experiences. However, as time passed, the hype…