Eid & Heritage in Oman: The Oman Across Ages Museum in Manah hosted “Joy of Generations” for Eid al-Adha, with folk performances, kids’ face painting and storytelling to link families across ages. Local Tourism Boost: After the five-day Eid break, Oman saw a surge in domestic trips, with families heading to cooler highlands like Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams for resorts, rose-farm visits and outdoor activities. Ports & Jobs: Qurayat fishing port in Muscat is getting major upgrades, including a completed fixed pier (185 metres) and a new 33,000 sq m investment area to expand fisheries-linked services and employment. Foreign Investment Rules: Oman’s Foreign Capital Investment Law lists activities barred for foreign investors, including several heritage crafts and retail/community services tied to local culture and food trading. Markets Watch: Muscat Stock Exchange rebounded, with the main index up 143 points to 7,775 and market capitalisation rising by about RO 327 million. Regional Travel Impact: Hajj is nearing completion as Omani pilgrims prepare to return from Mina and Makkah, with the Hajj Mission coordinating transport and welfare. Hormuz Tensions: US-Iran talks remain unsettled, with Trump signaling a “final determination” on a ceasefire framework tied to Strait of Hormuz conditions, keeping shipping and travel uncertainty in the region.