Insights on Life and Business

Dr. Rawas examines in this podcast AI's evolving landscape, its current and future impacts, and advises businesses on adapting to this transformative technology. He notes varying AI adoption rates worldwide, linked to governmental approaches toward this revolutionary field and the Orange Economy.

Dr. Rawas answers host Hatim Al Abdissalaam’s questions about the future of jobs, including the challenges and opportunities technology will unlock. He explains how artificial intelligence and the Sharing Economy will change both jobs and the very nature of employment, and why freelancing will continue to expand going forward.

Addressing think-tankers hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in Mumbai, Dr. Rawas surveys the broad array of potential avenues by which India and the GCC countries could collaborate in order to reinforce entrepreneurship and foster more – and more successful – start-ups on both sides of the Arabian Sea.

In this short video under the Lahunna (“For Them”) Initiative, Dr. Rawas talks about how the Fourth Revolution will open up new possibilities for women, and how their emotional intelligence will help them achieve greater success than men. He also covers the achievements of women in the Omani Renaissance.

Appearing on the “Before Suhur” televised majlis show, Dr. Rawas shares recollections from Lebanese-born construction magnate Simon Karam, one of Oman’s most important business figures, about the founding, growth, and continuing evolution of OPAL, the sultanate’s first modern oil and gas company.

In this local TEDx event, Dr. Rawas sketches the “Economic Outlook of Omani Youth” and details the changes that have led to the emergence of a new type of youth and new approaches to founding families who have new needs and face new challenges.

As a winner of the BizPro Award, Dr. Rawas explains in this short video that what makes the accolade especially interesting and useful is not only the appreciation it accords to the proven leaders of today, but also the inspiration it provides to the up-and-coming ones of tomorrow.

Interviewed alongside MAD (“Making A Difference”) Talks at the 5th Annual Harvard Business School Crossroads Conference, Dr. Rawas explains how passion and competence can drive positive career disruptions. He also reflects on how he learned the hard way that the mindset of an executive leader is different from that of an entrepreneur.