Oman Observer

1 day ago | omanobserver.om | Ross Douthat

Whether the debate is occasioned by a polemical book or a movie like last year’s “Civil War”, I consistently take the negative on the question of whether the United States is headed for a genuine civil war. In those debates, it’s usually liberals warning that populism or Trumpism is steering the United States towards the abyss.

2 days ago | omanobserver.om | Conrad Prabhu

MUSCAT, JUNE 4Oman is set to undergo a major transformation in its energy sector over the next decade, with plans for broad-based expansion across both hydrocarbons and renewable energy sources, according to a key executive of the Sultanate of Oman’s pivotal energy industry.

3 days ago | omanobserver.om | Christina Caron

If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first instinct to offer words of comfort and understanding. But often it’s not so easy to do this for ourselves. We can be our own harshest critics. Practicing a little self-compassion, though, goes a long way. Research shows that when people go through challenges or stressful situations, those who display more self-compassion are more resilient.

3 days ago | omanobserver.om | Conrad Prabhu

MUSCAT, JUNE 3A total of 11 new financial institutions were licensed by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) to operate in the Sultanate of Oman in 2024 – a significant uptick that underscores the rapid growth and evolution of the country’s banking and financial sector, the apex bank said.

4 days ago | omanobserver.om | Conrad Prabhu

MUSCAT, JUNE 2A landmark agreement signed recently by Oman to establish the world’s first trade corridor for liquid hydrogen (H2), marks a pivotal step in consolidating the Sultanate’s position as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. This was the central message of a recent article by Attaqa, a Washington-based Arabic-language platform dedicated to energy news and analysis.