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Muscat Daily
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
Oman to host Omani-Saudi Knowledge Dialogue Forum
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman is set to host the Omani-Saudi Knowledge Dialogue Forum this Sunday, marking a major step forward in academic and research collaboration between the two neighbouring nations. The two-day forum is being organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in cooperation with the Council of University Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking ahead of the event, Dr Maryam bint Balarab al Nabhani, Director General of Private Universities and Colleges at the Ministry, underscored the forum's role as a strategic platform to deepen knowledge cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Dr Nabhani emphasised the importance of twinning higher education institutions in both countries, promoting joint research initiatives, facilitating student and academic exchanges, and encouraging the establishment of research and development centres. The forum will also promote joint investment in education, scientific research, and innovation. She noted that the event supports the broader national development goals outlined in both Oman Vision 2040 and Saudi Vision 2030, by enhancing collaboration between intellectual, educational, and research institutions. The forum will gather a distinguished group of academics, researchers, and policymakers from both nations to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for stronger knowledge partnerships. It will feature a series of dialogue sessions covering a wide range of themes, including the challenges and opportunities in building pioneering universities in the Arabian Gulf, and the impact of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions on education, smart campuses, and innovation. An estimated 70 Saudi universities, along with multiple research centres and all public and private higher education institutions in Oman, are expected to participate in the event.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Los Angeles beauty shops worried about Trump's tariffs
Looking and feeling your best might cost you more now, with tariffs driving up the price of your favorite beauty essentials. Los Angeles is known as a global beauty hub, but tariffs are hitting the industry hard and creating a lot of uncertainty. "I am on the phone probably every day now," CEO of The Hair Shop Daniel Tokko said. "I think everybody is in the same boat, trying to find ways to mitigate the impact." Tokko's family-owned shop creates hair extensions and wigs for celebrities, stylists and everyday clients. "All of our hair is what we call 100% remy hair," Tokko said. "Really, what that means is, overseas, we make our products." He said 90% of their supply comes from China. "We've been scrambling ever since the tariffs were announced," Tokko said. "As you know, they are at 145%, and that certainly throws a wrench into things." Tokko said customers really worry about whether he will raise prices. "We don't have any current plans to do so," Tokko said. "I guess it's an open question how long that will be true." Stores specializing in skincare and beauty products are also worried about the tariffs. "We are having some customs challenges," Vanessa Nabhani said. "We are learning. We are being flexible. Nabhani owns Playlab Beauty in Old Town Pasadena, which sells Korean and Japanese beauty products. The company is still recovering from the Eaton Fire, which caused most of its inventory to burn in an Altadena warehouse. "A lot of the Korean sunscreen that people are loving and dying to get their hands on, we lost overnight," Nabhani said. There's a lot of uncertainty, but a silver lining has helped them keep prices down at least for now. After stockpiling and strong vendor relationships, both the Hair Shop and Playlab Beauty said they aren't worried about their inventory yet. However, prices are more likely to rise if the tense trade situation continues.
