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Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The remote working system of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is a laudable step forward in government work. The ministry’s decision to introduce...

Relocating to a foreign land is exciting. At the same time, an adventure for many is necessary, especially if one is taking up new employment. Many leave their loved ones back home and settle down in...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Lorries rule the roost on roads across the Sultanate, with drivers throwing caution to the wind. They do not think twice before overtaking. They jostle with...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The Sultanate is on a path of economic diversification. Global economic challenges and fall in oil prices have forced the nation to explore alternate avenues...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Years ago, I wrote an article entitled ‘He who built the Opera built mosques before’, after some people created confusion by reciting Surat Al Fatihah in...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The experience of big local companies in the areas of oil concession in the Sultanate is considered one of the successful experiences with regard to social...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - One of the strange paradoxes in life is we do not see a clear and honest approach towards positive indicators for the Sultanate by renowned international...

By Ali Al Matani — Some voluntary campaigns have great significance, and clear and noble goals. They allow authorities and civil society organisations undertaking them to reach the peak of their...

A revamped service system should alert citizens and others about the renewal dates for various official documents such as passports, vehicle registrations, driving licences and IDs, so that they can...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Much controversy happens by the end of every month about fuel prices as well as pricing mechanisms. Positive and negative reactions increase according to...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - The demands for not restructuring government taxes and fees have increased recently. Demands have been raised by many institutions, including the...

Addiction to social media has affected the alert levels and focus of people while driving, resulting in serious consequences. Employees who are under the influence of social media during office hours...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - On my way to a place in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, along a new road, one of my Arab friends was impressed by the road that was built across the...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - At a time when the private sector is welcomed in the field of healthcare, there are some practices that don’t fit the scheme of things. The mixing of...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - As the economic activities increase in the Sultanate, we see increasing demands for individual and institutional finance, along with an increase in the...

Ali Al Matani - Ali.matani2@gmail.com - While specialised teams in the government are exerting tremendous efforts in organising the labour market and terminating runaway workers across...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Recently, the social media community reacted angrily to some people throwing rubbish on Qurum beach, one of the best beaches in Muscat, after an event...

Steps should be taken to classify buildings that have more than 10 flats (considered personal property) as corporations and tax them like any other corporations whose funds exceed RO 30,000   Ali...

Ali Al Matani  - ali.matani2@gmail.com - With many government agencies surrounded by controversies in terms of inefficiency and administrative complexities that limit investments, delay processes...

Ali Al Matani - ali.matani2@gmail.com - Now and then, we see discussions on the austerity measures taken by the Ministry of Finance to reduce spending and their impact. Veiled criticism against...