Aviation & Tourism Watch: Oman’s airports handled 5.25 million passengers by end of May 2026, down 9.3% year-on-year, with Muscat, Salalah and Sohar all seeing declines in both travellers and flights, according to NCSI. Airline Deals: Oman Air has signed a strategic travel insurance partnership with Takaful Oman, letting passengers buy integrated coverage during booking. Khareef Connectivity: Oman Air and SalamAir boosted Salalah capacity for Khareef Dhofar 2026 by nearly 400% on peak days, adding more flights and seats to bring in visitors. Travel Safety (Oman): Oman’s Health Ministry issued guidance to reduce blood-clot risk on flights over four hours. Customs Reminder: Royal Oman Police warned inbound travellers not to carry prohibited items, including weapons-like goods, explosives, and certain controlled substances. Maritime Security & Regional Risk: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is driving new shipping and airline advisories, while India launched a “Seafarer-First” plan to track its sailors in West Asia in real time after attacks on merchant vessels. Oman in the Middle: Reports also say Iran and the US are trading strikes and vows of retaliation, keeping the region’s travel and logistics under pressure.