Oman–Niger Food Security Talks: Oman’s agriculture ministry met Niger’s foreign minister to expand cooperation in agriculture, water management, modern farming tech, and investment to strengthen food security. UNESCO Heritage Role: Oman joined the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, focusing on new site nominations, conservation, disaster risk, climate impacts, and community protection of heritage. PDO EPC Framework: Petroleum Development Oman signed a six-year EPC framework with the Petrojet–ENPPI consortium for projects worth over $6bn, with tenders open during the agreement term and support for Oman’s in-country value goals. SOHAR Zinc Recycling Park: Construction started on a $50m zinc recycling and processing industrial park at SOHAR Freezone, targeting 100,000 tonnes of refined zinc ingots and 50,000 tonnes of zinc oxide annually for regional and export markets. Road Infrastructure Push: North Al Sharqiyah is seeing RO105m+ in road projects (2025–2026), including major dualisation and new links like the Aqabat Wadi Bani Khalid road. Cyber Readiness in the Region: SANS launched the Falcon 180 Mission for UAE, Qatar, Oman and more, bundling training access and GIAC certification to speed up job-ready skills. Global AI Ecosystem Link: Terminal 11 joined the Cambridge Innovation Center’s global network, aiming to connect Oman’s startup ecosystem with international partners and investment. Energy & Security Shockwaves: US-Iran strikes and regional infrastructure attacks are pushing oil above $90 and raising shipping and water-security concerns across the Gulf, including impacts tied to the Strait of Hormuz.