Middle East Travel Alert: The US State Department and multiple US embassies urged Americans in Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to consider leaving or be ready to depart, warning of flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and travel disruptions as Trump threatens more strikes on Iran and tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping & Hormuz Risk: Kuwait reported drone attacks and a tanker hit near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran warned of wider shipping disruptions and retaliation if energy infrastructure is targeted. Oman Air Disruptions: Oman Air said some flights face delays and cancellations due to technical issues and temporary air route restrictions, with updates via WhatsApp/email/SMS and guidance to check flight status. Oman Tourism Snapshot: Oman welcomed 1.8m tourists in the first half of 2026, with hotel occupancy and revenues down in early 2026 but overall tourism still holding up so far. Purple Saturday (Disability Inclusion): Oman marked Purple Saturday with a Gulf-wide push for accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities, continuing through Purple Week. Heritage & Culture: Oman’s MoHT backed the 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies in Italy, and Dhofar hosted an exhibition on Omani paper and metal currencies. Tragedy for Climbers: Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others were confirmed dead after a Pakistan avalanche on Broad Peak, including an Omani climber.