Biofuel & Water Tech: Nama Water Services is piloting Camelina cultivation with Hema Energy, using recycled water to support food security, cut carbon emissions, and test carbon-sequestration potential with Sultan Qaboos University, the Environment Authority, and the Oman Net Zero Centre. Shipping & Marine Biosecurity: With Strait of Hormuz traffic still disrupted, scientists warn stalled ships could trigger a “super-spreader” of invasive marine organisms when voyages resume. Oil Spill Risk Near Oman: Satellite images show a sanctioned tanker grounded off Dhofar (Hallaniyat Islands) leaking crude, with an oil sheen spreading and monsoon conditions raising the risk of further hull damage. Local Tech Adoption: Oman’s ARI extended UpGrade Programme registration to Aug 15, backing student start-ups in Emerging Technologies, Water, and FinTech. Digital Tax Readiness: A seminar in Bahrain focused on e-invoicing readiness for GCC organisations, highlighting Oman’s upcoming FATOORA phases. Energy & Engineering Contracts: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore signed a six-year EPC framework with PDO, expanding contractor options for future FEED and EPC work. Public Safety & Traffic: ROP stepped up security and traffic measures for Khareef season across Dhofar. Heritage & Research: Oman highlighted archaeological research at the 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies in Bologna, with 28 Omani-focused papers.