A nation’s future is never measured by the resources beneath its soil, but by the energy and vision of its young people. October 26, Omani Youth Day, is an occasion to reflect on a central pillar of Oman Vision 2040: youth are not simply the beneficiaries of development, but its architects and driving force. Oman is a youthful nation, with more than 50 per cent of its population considered as youth. This demographic reality is not merely a statistic; it represents a profound strategic...
There are moments in a researcher’s life that quietly reshape the way history is understood. They arrive without ceremony, revealing themselves only through experience. One such moment came when I entered the Bristol Archives expecting to consult only a handful of documents relating to the history of the Sultanate of Oman. Several minutes later,...
Divers exploring a rare 15th-century shipwreck off Stockholm's coast are uncovering clues about Sweden's maritime history. Known as Vrak 5, the vessel is believed to be the oldest warship discovered in Swedish or Danish waters. Located near Haringe Castle south of Stockholm, the ship was first discovered in the late 19th century....