“This crisis has become our biggest teacher!”

“This crisis has become our biggest teacher!”

Qais Al-Khonji Director, Genesis International The question on everyone’s lips is this: when will this terrible COVID-19 ‘season’ end? Unfortunately, that is one question, which does not have a ready answer. But, one thing is clear: the pandemic has and will change...

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Scams in the time of corona…

Scams in the time of corona…

Top supermarket chain Lulu says fake messages won’t dent their image as they have a strong and loyal customer base You must have been at the receiving end of some of the above messages now or even before the pandemic. In fact, there are plenty of such messages...

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“COVID-19 has dealt out many harsh truths”

“COVID-19 has dealt out many harsh truths”

Said bin Ahmed Al Badai Retired banker (former group DGM branches, BankMuscat) (OMAN)   Never underestimate anything COVID-19 has dealt out many harsh truths. It is a ruthless teacher, forcefully imparting difficult lessons to everyone across the globe sans exception,...

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“Current changes may outlast COVID-19 ‘season’ ”

“Current changes may outlast COVID-19 ‘season’ ”

   Mohsin Hani Al Bahrani Director, MHD LLC Automotive (OMAN) Due to COVID-19, many things have changed in our lives in unprecedented ways. When we look outside our windows, we hardly see a soul or any outdoor activity, which was otherwise common, take place. People...

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“Coronavirus is not the enemy”

“Coronavirus is not the enemy”

   Sitara Morgenster Freelance writer (NEW ZEALAND) New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown came as a shock to me. I didn't know democratic governments have the power to tell an entire population to stay home. I'm not complaining, but personally I'm more a...

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COVID-19’s uncertainties as well as blessings

COVID-19’s uncertainties as well as blessings

  Nasra Al Adawi Writer and poet (OMAN) COVID-19 has brought in both good and bad aspects to my life. While on one hand I am beleaguered by uncertainties, on the other, I feel I am also blessed in many ways. An unpredictable period When I say, “uncertainties”, I...

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