Paulius Staniunas
Affairs
Oman is carving its own path with the Vision 2040 plan
Driven by its development program, the Gulf country is aiming to reinvent itself without losing sight of its distinct identity. We visit Muscat, as the quietly evolving capital looks outward at the world.

Culture
The festival, record factory and app showing the music industry a world beyond streaming
We meet the teams behind three businesses giving the sector a new sound, from a platform that brings artists and fans together to a company at the forefront of the record revolution.

Business
The small-neighbourhood renaissance
Three top neighbourhoods offering fertile ground for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, from Seattle to Kuala Lumpur.

Design
Five top hospitality uniforms from our editors’ travels
How well-designed workwear set the right tone.
