In an article I recently wrote titled “Are Things Getting Better for Disabled People in the Middle East? The Case of Oman,” I explored the experiences of Omanis with physical impairments to understand how much progress has truly been made. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 19 participants from across the country, the study revealed a […]
New York: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control. The San Francisco-based company, which makes the Claude family of AI models, said in a report that a worldwide slowdown in cutting-edge AI […]
Qais Al Yousef, Chairman, Public Authority for Special Economic Zones & Free Zones (OPAZ), was briefed by 18 Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) students on their internship projects and experiences working inside businesses in Duqm during a breakfast gathering this week. The students are taking part in the inaugural SEZAD – SQU Summer Internship with placements […]
MUSCAT: The Board of Directors of Bank Nizwa has recently announced the appointment of Tariq Atiq as Chief Executive Officer of the bank. This appointment underscores the bank’s continued commitment to empowering Omani talent, reinforcing leadership continuity and driving long-term strategic growth. It also reflects Bank Nizwa’s vision of building a future-ready leadership team capable […]
The Canadian government’s new artificial intelligence strategy positions AI as a major driver of job creation, economic growth and national competitiveness. It has also drawn some criticism for not providing enough detail on safety and governance. A central element of the strategy is its focus on AI literacy. This includes a national initiative to provide […]
NEW YORK: The Sultanate of Oman has said that achieving sustainable security and stability in the Middle East region is heavily dependent on addressing the causes of conflicts. In a speech before the UN Security Council meeting in New York, Oman pointed out that “Political solutions remain the most trustworthy path to the consolidation of […]
My friends and I have a habit of exchanging morning greetings on mobile phones. And this message came from a friend: “Ant never has dreams because they never rest. Butterflies don’t celebrate a birthday since they live only 47 days. Snails can sleep for up to 3 years. “So remember, all are special creatures, and […]
When Julie Bernstein’s doctor recently recommended that she start eating chicken and steak to get more protein, she felt a bit irritated. Bernstein, 76, had been vegan for decades, and she was not about to start eating meat again, she said. Her physician, lacking ideas on how to guide her toward vegan protein sources, suggested […]
MUSCAT: The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has approved the prospectus for the initial public offering (IPO) of Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), clearing the way for one of the largest listings in Oman’s capital market and offering investors the opportunity to acquire a stake in one of the Sultanate’s leading industrial companies. The IPO will […]
MUSCAT — Oman’s banking sector is moving from digital adoption to an “intelligence-first” phase, where artificial intelligence, open banking and cybersecurity will define the next stage of financial services, the Governor of the Central Bank of Oman said. Speaking at the New Age Banking Summit Oman, he said digital transactions accounted for about 89 per […]
