Over the past year, businesses globally have been hit hard by the pandemic, with many in the world over being forced to take drastic measures to stay in business and move forward. Others closed shop outright as they couldn’t cope with the pressure. But with a vaccine now discovered and people a lot more settled into the “new normal,” what does 2021 hold for the future of business in Oman? How do businesses cope in the new year? And what can they do to protect themselves from such a situation in the future?
To answer these questions, in this month’s issue we catch up with Abdullah Zahran Al Balushi, an accomplished expert on the topic who is well versed in multiple facets and sectors of business. Speaking from a position of experience, he provides us with a clear snapshot of what we can expect from the business sector and especially SMEs going forward into 2021 and beyond. Furthermore, he provides some valuable tips to help smaller companies ensure business continuity going forward as well as discusses opportunities that enterprising entrepreneurs can capitalise on going forward.
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Also, in this issue we speak with Ali Mohammadi, who tells us of how he transformed his blog, covering his adventures in Oman, into a full-fledged travel and tour services organisation. In addition, we catch up with an accomplished abstract artist, who is fast growing in popularity on Instagram, Bettina Steiger, to learn of the story behind her art.
Moving forward, this issue also sees us explore the breathtaking beauty of the Sharqiya Sands in Oman and Kerry in Ireland. Aside from these pieces, we feature several more engaging topics to keep your eye glued to our pages this month. Read on and enjoy.