Oman Tourism & Development: OPAZ unveiled a master plan for the Duqm waterfront tourism project, covering 31 sq km with a 15-km coastline, aiming to attract about 370,000 visitors a year and build a mixed destination with 2,600+ hotel units, 3,700+ homes and 63,000+ sq m of retail, plus cultural and leisure facilities. Dhofar Khareef: Oman’s Khareef season kicks off Sunday, turning Dhofar’s coast and mountains greener with drizzle, fog and seasonal waterfalls, while also boosting demand for frankincense-linked heritage sites and local products. Regional Travel Disruption: Air travel in the Middle East is slowly returning, but with confusing schedules; Kuwait’s T4 is seeing airlines restart services, including Oman Air from June 25. Aviation Connectivity for Oman Travelers: Air India Express announced direct Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi flights from July 15, adding another UAE gateway for travellers across the Mumbai region. Marine Life Spotlight (Oman-linked): Satellite-tagged humpback whales from Oman’s Gulf of Masirah/Hallaniyat Bay show the first direct evidence of an Arabian Sea humpback crossing to Goa, highlighting the region’s conservation value. Shipping Safety Watch: Despite a US-Iran MoU, Hormuz remains volatile, with reports of mines and renewed closure claims—an ongoing reminder for Gulf travel planning.