Celebrating women in technology sector National

Celebrating women in technology sector

MUSCAT: Tech Oman successfully concluded one of the country’s most vibrant and inspiring technology gatherings dedicated to empowering and celebrating women in the technology sector. The inaugural Women in Tech event brought together a packed ballroom filled with passionate professionals, aspiring leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and their families for an evening of inspiration, recognition, networking and […]

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy? International

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?

On June 24, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The occasion invites us to celebrate the slow but visible increase of women in foreign ministries, embassies, and international negotiations. Yet it also prompts a deeper question: what counts as diplomacy, and who gets recognised as a diplomatic actor? That question […]

Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality International

Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality

Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Women often report experiencing disturbed sleep more frequently than men. They also constitute the majority of patients in […]

HM orders new Economic Council, more Shura seats for women National

HM orders new Economic Council, more Shura seats for women

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Al Barakah Palace on Monday. During the meeting, His Majesty directed the establishment of the “Economic Coordination Council”, to be chaired by His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The council aims to create harmony between […]