Oman Infrastructure: Musandam’s Sultan Faisal bin Turki Road (Diba–Lima–Khasab) is 76% complete, cutting Khasab–Dibba travel to about 55 minutes and supporting tourism and investment. Road Safety: Oman launched an investigation after a steel-coil truck crash in Samail killed six women from one family and injured 18 others in a 15-vehicle pile-up. Digital Security: Oman rolled out its National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to protect critical infrastructure, boost cyber resilience, and strengthen public-private coordination. Energy Transition: Duqm advanced wind power projects to construction-ready status under Duqm City Renewable Energy, targeting 58MW and about 190GWh annually. Water & Climate: A Salalah symposium focused on water resources sustainability and modern technologies for climate adaptation. Health Training: Oman Medical Specialty Board inducted 388 doctors and nurses into specialised 2026/2027 programmes to expand advanced care capacity. AI & IT Business: Bahwan CyberTek highlighted AI-driven products and continued public-sector tech spending demand across Oman and the region. Regional Tech/Trade: MTN partnered with a UAE data-centre investment platform to build AI-ready infrastructure across Africa, starting with South Africa and Nigeria.