EV Tourism Boost: Oman plans EV charging stations at 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels, with Tajawob-backed rollout aimed at improving visitor convenience and supporting sustainable travel. Quality-of-Life Spotlight: Oman ranks 4th globally in the 2026 Quality of Life Index, scoring 207.6 for safety, healthcare, stability and livability. World Environment Day: Oman highlights conservation and climate resilience as sustainability becomes central to long-term development, from mountain habitats to Masirah turtle beaches. Archaeology & Heritage: A new study on “three-stone” nomadic monuments maps 921 sites across Oman and Yemen, expanding understanding of their functions beyond burial. City Development: Rustaq’s City Walk project is 25% complete, with plans for retail, cafés, a cinema, clinic, motel rooms and green public spaces. OIA Performance: Global SWF praises the Oman Investment Authority for boosting state-owned enterprise profitability and attracting foreign expertise aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Markets Watch: Muscat Stock Exchange banking shares lift the financial sector index, while the main index edges down on the week. Travel Disruption Context: Air Arabia outlines phased international flight resumptions from UAE hubs, including London Gatwick from July 4 and Vienna from June 25. Sports Tourism Angle: Oman’s cricket team books an Asian Games berth but falls to Hong Kong; meanwhile, Oman’s youth beach volleyball duo qualifies for FIVB U18 Worlds in The Hague.