Aviation Leadership: Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as CEO from 1 September 2026, as the airline pushes for transformation and stronger customer experience. Air Travel Disruption Watch: Royal Mail warns of severe parcel and letter delays to (and via) Israel, Iraq, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Oman, urging customers to expect “highly fluid” changes. Holiday Planning: Oman declares Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday public holiday on 27 August 2026, giving a three-day break (27–29). Tourism & Sports: Oman wins hosting rights for the 2028 Beach Handball World Cup in Salalah (3–8 July 2028), and Muscat gears up for the inaugural Muscat Grand Prix on 5 September. Khareef Momentum: Dhofar road upgrades aim to ease traffic for Khareef visitors expected to top one million, while Indian travel demand for Salalah’s monsoon mix of mountains, beaches and desert is rising. Adventure Tourism: Oman suspends paragliding nationwide after fatal Dhofar and Salalah accidents, while Dhofar trekking continues to draw hikers during Khareef. Regional Shipping Reality Check: Amid Hormuz uncertainty, Reuters reports traffic through the Strait has slowed as shipowners stay cautious; meanwhile, US claims of a protected southern corridor near Oman are helping move millions of barrels daily.