Oman Cybercrime Crackdown: Sultan Haitham issues Royal Decree 61/2026, introducing tough penalties for online offences—up to 3 years in jail for online begging, and the death penalty or life imprisonment for digital drug trafficking/promotion, alongside fines and harsher terms when victims are children or lack legal capacity. Digital Medicines Enforcement: Oman also moves to heavily penalise the online promotion and sale of unlicensed medicines, herbal preparations and medical materials, with jail terms from 3 months to 3 years and doubled penalties for adulterated, counterfeit or expired products. Muscat Stock Exchange Watch: MSX keeps trading value above OMR1bn for a fourth straight month in May, with activity concentrated in OQ Basic Industries, Bank Muscat, Bank Sohar International, OQ Exploration and Production and Omantel. Hydrogen Research in Oman: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals says geological (natural) hydrogen remains in research and preliminary assessment only—no commercial licences yet—while work focuses on safety, data reliability and national resource protection. Green Aviation Push: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority advances sustainability under National Aviation Strategy 2040, including emissions monitoring, updated regulations, and support for cleaner technologies and sustainable aviation fuel. Hafeet Rail Progress: Track installation starts on the Oman–UAE Hafeet Rail project, moving from construction into railway infrastructure along a 238km route. ICC Digital Fan Win: Oman Cricket is named Asia’s winner in ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year, earning a spot among global nominees.