Aviation Spotlight: Oman Airports was named Best Airport Management Company for Operational Excellence – Middle East 2025 at the GBM Awards, praising its passenger-focused operations and efficiency upgrades. Khareef Season Safety: Royal Oman Police has stepped up integrated security and traffic measures across Dhofar, adding patrols and checkpoints to keep roads safer and respond faster during peak visitor numbers. Tourism Pull in Al Jabal Al Akhdar: The Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival drew over 100,000 visitors by end of July, with a 45-day mix of culture, sports and tourism plus a big marketplace for SMEs and local producers. Viral Food Event: A Ferris wheel-style rotating chicken grill in Salalah is drawing crowds during Khareef, turning barbecue into a live spectacle that’s spreading fast online. Regional Travel Disruption Watch: Oman Air reported flight delays and cancellations due to temporary airspace restrictions and operational issues tied to Middle East tensions. Global Shipping Risk: Scientists warn that stalled ships near the Strait of Hormuz could spread invasive marine species when traffic resumes, turning the disruption into a potential “super-spreader” problem.