New Air Route: SalamAir launched direct Muscat–Kigali flights, with the inaugural service landing in Rwanda and operating twice weekly—an easy connectivity boost for Oman’s tourism and business links. Oman Tourism & Jobs: NCSI data shows Omani participation rising in 3–5 star hotels (+1.3% Omani staff) even as overall hotel workforce and guest numbers fall, with airport passenger traffic down 9.3% in early monsoon months. Desert Tourism Trend: Oman’s youth are turning 4×4 desert trips into safer, more eco-minded adventures, pairing vehicle checks and recovery gear with volunteer and conservation efforts. Travel Safety Watch: With Middle East tensions escalating and shipping disruptions around Hormuz, airlines and governments are issuing fresh travel cautions; Air France suspended some flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut due to airspace restrictions. People on the Move: India’s ambassador met distressed domestic workers stranded in Oman after alleged trafficking via job offers, with repatriation procedures underway. Oman–Philippines Forum: The 3rd Oman–Philippines Strategic Majlis Forum opens in Manila on 26 July, targeting cooperation in tourism, logistics, technology, agriculture and fisheries.