IN SHORT

Today, Mohammed Issa Al Fairuz is a successful businessman operating in many sectors of the Omani economy. He is especially prominent in publishing. However, having been forced to restart his career in his mid-forties, Al Fairuz knows the importance of constant self-improvement, and the dangers of complacency. He hopes to pass these messages down to young Omanis who are interested in following in his footsteps. “You should always try hard to improve yourself and gain respect,” he says. “The most important element of success is good reputation. The rest will follow.”