Digital Transformation in Policing: Oman’s Royal Oman Police launched a “Strategic Leadership for Digital Transformation” programme to build leadership for digital transformation, smart data use, and cybersecurity readiness. Maritime Security & Tech in the Gulf: The US-Iran standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt shipping, with reports of tanker attacks near Oman and a UN warning that closing the strait could harm civilians and human rights. Port Diversification Away from Hormuz: DP World is in talks to develop a new multipurpose port near Fujairah, aiming to reduce reliance on the chokepoint after traffic collapsed during earlier disruptions. Aviation Insurance Upgrade: Oman Air signed a strategic travel insurance deal with Takaful Oman, enabling passengers to buy coverage during booking via Insurte tech and ISA Assist design. Space Tech in the Region: SES and Airbus Netherlands will build a satellite optical ground station in Noordwijk for EAGLE-1, targeting quantum-safe key delivery for next-gen cybersecurity. Sustainable Urban Milestone: The Sustainable City – Yiti in Muscat hit 25 million safe working hours without a lost-time injury as it advances toward a net-zero community by 2040. Local Food & Farming Tech: A Shinas papaya project highlights how high-yield crops and improved irrigation and farm management are supporting Oman’s food security.