Maritime Safety & Security: Omani authorities and the Indian Coast Guard coordinated to rescue 24 Indian seafarers after a missile attack and fire on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex off Oman; Omani Navy helicopters airlifted the crew to safety, highlighting tighter emergency response needs as regional tensions keep shipping risky. Investment & Tourism Development: Oman signed 10 Duqm Special Economic Zone deals worth RO2.9bn ($7.5bn), including ACME Group’s green hydrogen phases 2 and 3, plus power, battery materials, chemicals, and new tourism and housing projects—another push for Vision 2040 growth. Oman Travel Convenience: ahli islamic partnered with TRANSOM’s Maraheb to offer Private clients complimentary airport facilitation in Muscat and Salalah (luggage pickup, check-in help, boarding pass issuance) until 31 Aug 2026. Aviation & Passenger Planning: A “Fit to Fly” guide for GCC travellers explains when airlines require medical certificates (pregnancy, recent surgery, infectious illness, oxygen use) and how far in advance to arrange them. Emergency Response Upgrade: Oman transferred operational duties of the Marine Rescue Station to the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority to strengthen round-the-clock marine search and rescue. Sports Tourism: Oman’s MoHT joined Ironman Europe in Hamburg to promote Oman as an adventure and sports destination and attract international athletes.