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...
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...
Craig Kielburger Human rights activist, social entrepreneur Co-founder - We Charity, We Day and Me to We (CANADA) Mental and environmental health in the aftermath of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is an immediate threat, but its aftermath could last for years, even...
Ravi Narayanan, senior advisor, Omantel (OMAN) How COVID-19 changed lives The pandemic has further brought home the truth that we should not take nature for granted. It has instilled a sense of patience, forbearance and humility in us and also brought forth...
If the abled are struggling, imagine the plight of those with special needs? Tariq Jawad Al Khabori Social worker, Founder member of Early intervention Association, Oman Disabled Divers (OMAN) A sharp jolt to reality! Truth is that we, the abled, have nothing...
Ovidio Peñalver, Health psychologist and psychotherapist Managing partner, ISAVIA Consultores (SPAIN) Living to tell the tale Before I delve into the various ways this COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world and all of us, let me give you an idea of what it is...
Don’t let the growls from the bellies of these poor creatures go unheard! Dr Peter Nolosco, Capital Veterinary Centre (CVC) LLC It goes without saying that all of us – humans -- are affected by the corona virus crisis and we should reach out to those who are affected...
Tony Wheeler Entrepreneur, travel writer, co-founder, The Lonely planet Yogi Berra, the American baseball star, was as famous for his ability to come up with priceless quotes as he was for his skill on the field. As we wonder where on earth the corona virus...
Saskia Stäuble and Michael Odermatt Opera-Pop duo from Switzerland, Dust of Soul It is generally known that people are afraid when a situation gets out of control. When we are confronted with bad news every day, we move back more and more – ‘social distancing’,...
Ibtisam Al Muqbali Student of English Language Studies, Sohar University The coronavirus crisis is the biggest catastrophe I have witnessed in my life. However, our attempts to avert, and vanquish this epidemic has opened up neoteric horizons of contemplation,...
Hanan Al Harthy, Professional coach-cum-trainer Impact of COVID-19 Amongst other things, the COVID-19 has also touched people emotionally. At the beginning it was all about fear, locking down, uncertainty, isolation, etc., and therefore the pandemic had a very...
Maestro Gianni Quaranta, (Oscar winner) Director - set and costume designer After some cases of COVID-19 were discovered in Italy on March 11, this year, the Council of Ministers issued a decree to deal with the transmission of the Coronavirus, extending the control...
