Aviation Leadership: Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as CEO from 1 September 2026, as the national carrier pushes a new phase of transformation tied to Oman’s tourism ambitions. Low-Cost Growth: SalamAir also announced a CEO change, naming Eng. Yaqoob Al Kiyumi effective 1 October 2026, with a focus on sustainable growth and better customer experience. Tourism & Sustainability: Oman launched the “Sustainable Dhofar” campaign to back green innovation and community-led solutions, timed with the Gulf Green Forum in Salalah. Marine Tourism Push: A new push highlights marine tourism as a growth engine across Musandam, Muscat and Dhofar—so long as conservation and safety infrastructure keep pace. Travel Demand Watch: With Prophet Mohammed’s birthday holiday creating a UAE three-day weekend, agents say families are less rushed than couples and friends, as back-to-school planning shapes bookings. Regional Disruption: Strait of Hormuz tensions remain central, with reports of attacks on ships and a US-backed shipping corridor moving oil via Oman’s coast—an ongoing reminder for travellers and logistics across the region. Trade Finance: Credit Oman reported approved credit ceilings for domestic sales and exports at about OMR226.6mn by end of H1 2026, down year-on-year. People on the Move: Pakistan’s National Assembly heard that 21,951 Pakistanis were deported from GCC states between March 1 and July 13, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the figures.