Dhofar Khareef Travel Boost: Salalah Airport saw a 7% rise in arriving flights and an 8% jump in passengers during the Dhofar Khareef season (June 21–July 31), with 1,758 flights and 154,529 arrivals—good news for travellers planning a monsoon escape. Oman Tourism & Community: The Summer Scout Camp for senior scouts kicked off in Dhofar, running until 17 August, mixing skills workshops (including AI and e-commerce) with nature and tourism-focused activities. Hormuz Disruption Watch: Iran again insisted the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the US meets its conditions, while US forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings—fresh uncertainty that can ripple into regional travel and fuel costs. Safety on the Ground (Oman): A Warangal woman allegedly trapped and harassed in Muscat for nearly 25 days after a tourist-visa job promise has been rescued and returned to India following intervention by KTR and local authorities. Maritime Risk & Environment: A report highlights how Russia’s “shadow fleet” tactics and aging vessels raise environmental concerns, with wider implications for coastal safety and tourism planning.