Cultural Tourism Spotlight: Omani filmmaker Haitham Al Farsi won Best Film at Spain’s 2026 Food Film List for “Sufrat Ramadan fi Sur,” showcasing Ramadan dining in Sur and its maritime heritage—another win for Oman’s culinary tourism story. Sports & Travel Readiness: The Oman Olympic Committee held an Elite Athletes’ Forum for teams heading to the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, covering sports, health, psychology, rights, and anti-doping—aimed at boosting athlete readiness and safe participation. Khareef Travel Boost: SalamAir added limited extra Muscat–Salalah flights to handle Khareef demand, with both Oman Air and SalamAir expanding capacity during July. Dhofar Heritage & Stays: Beit Kofan in Taqah is being promoted as a sustainable heritage guesthouse model, blending local history with tourism. Marine Environment Alert: Oman confirmed a major oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi near the Hallaniyat Islands, with the slick reported around 390km² and no threat to desalination or tourism facilities so far. Regional Travel Risk: With Strait of Hormuz tensions ongoing, oil prices surged and airlines across the region reported cancellations and disruptions, keeping travel planning cautious.