Oman Climate Week: Oman’s Environment Authority opened Climate Week 2026 in Muscat, with GCC and regional leaders urging stronger international action and practical solutions as climate change is framed as an economic and development challenge, not just an environmental one. Regional Climate Collaboration: Bahrain’s environment council chief backed tighter regional coordination and highlighted an Environmental Innovation Centre initiative linking Oman’s environment bodies and research partners. Oman Energy & Power Tech: Oman’s 5th Electricity & Energy Conference (Oct 12) is set to draw about 5,000 participants, with a focus on grid resilience, storage, and emerging power tech including wireless transmission using ultrasonic waves. Aviation Strategy: Oman’s National Advanced Air Mobility strategy enters intensive consultation via GUAMobility workshops, covering regulation, safety, low-altitude security, and Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management. Cyber & Defence Training: Oman’s Military Technological College opened an Advanced Cyber Excellence Centre plus new learning and recreational facilities, boosting tech-focused education. Shipping Safety in Hormuz: Oman said it is searching for two missing crew members after a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with a Royal Navy vessel evacuating 23 crew. Science Cooperation: His Majesty issued Royal Decrees appointing a new non-resident ambassador and ratifying Oman’s CERN high-energy physics cooperation agreement. Tech Consumer Update: Apple expanded iCloud+ in 100+ countries by bundling Apple Arcade, Apple TV, and Apple Music stations (with some major regions excluded).