Aviation & Safety: Oman-linked Flydubai cockpit attack remains the week’s biggest travel shock. Reports say the Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned a crash on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport for months, using a crash axe after asking the captain to pray; UAE and Israeli officials describe it as a terrorist act, with investigations widening to vetting and security lapses across Oman, the UAE and Israel. Travel Policy: Oman published rules for a one-year tourist visit visa for eligible nationalities, including passport validity, document requirements, and the need to apply while outside Oman. Tourism & Heritage: Grand Mosque in Bahrain is seeing visitor numbers recover after a slump tied to regional tensions, while Oman’s Bahla Heritage Market reopens after a RO 477,000 restoration to revive traditional shops and tourism. Real Estate & Events: Urban October 2026 kicked off in Muscat with deals worth over RO 1 billion, including housing and tourism projects, and Oman’s Duqm Waterfront investment meeting reviewed hospitality and coastal development plans. Sports: Oman’s men’s volleyball team begins the Arab Championship in Jordan against Algeria, while Dhofar hosted the Dhofar International Arabian Horse Championship to boost equestrian tourism. Regional Travel Risk: Houthis warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace as Yemen conflict escalates, adding fresh uncertainty for Middle East flight planning.