Space & Telecom: OmanSat-1 is nearing its final design stage, with engineering reviews expected to wrap up in 2026 before Airbus Defence and Space moves to manufacturing—part of Oman’s push for sovereign satellite communications and local skills transfer. Aviation Tech: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority held an Advanced Air Mobility Forum under Aviation Strategy 2040, bringing together government, operators, tech providers, and investors to shape safe and sustainable drone/air mobility operations. Maritime Safety & Hormuz Risk: The IMO paused its Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after a container ship near Oman was hit by an unknown projectile, while shipping traffic shows signs of recovery—yet security remains fragile. Energy & Trade Flows: Oil prices eased as Hormuz tensions shifted, and Saudi Aramco resumed loading at Ras Tanura after a near four-month halt, signaling producers are still pushing exports. Oman Regional Logistics: Oman and Sudan signed an MoU to boost transport, logistics, ports, maritime cooperation, and training—strengthening cross-border movement and know-how. Digital Economy: Oman’s NCSI continues national digital transformation work, including the rollout of its “Artaj” app to expand access to statistical knowledge.