Cybersecurity Leadership: Otech and PwC Middle East launched CISO100 Oman, a two-year program to train and develop 100 future Omani cybersecurity leaders, strengthening national cyber resilience. Radiation Compliance: Oman’s Environment Authority granted a six-month grace period for radiation-related entities to regularise unlicensed activities and align with safety and licensing rules. Energy Transition: Oman is pushing oil-and-gas efficiency and renewables, including wind projects and CO2-enhanced recovery pilots, to support net-zero goals. Industrial Zones Focus: OPAZ is reshaping Oman’s free zones and economic cities around specialised industries like pharma, food security, and green hydrogen-linked manufacturing. Solar & Cyber Investment: Chinese firms unveiled plans for a major solar manufacturing complex in Sohar and a regional cybersecurity hub via the Oman Future Fund showcase. Corporate & Market Moves: Nexant was tapped for OMIFCO’s ammonia-urea expansion pre-feasibility study ahead of an IPO, while MSX trading stayed supported by financial stocks. Space Ambition: A HyImpulse–Etlaq Spaceport letter of intent highlights Oman’s push to become a space activity hub beyond just launch hosting. Global Tech & Security Context: A US drone-boat rescue near Oman and renewed Hormuz tensions underline how maritime tech and chokepoints keep shaping regional risk. Sports & Digital Culture: Zain Esports powered a PUBG MOBILE MENA championship across Oman and other countries, showing Oman’s growing role in regional tech entertainment.