Real Estate Deal Flow: Oman’s 21st Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition wrapped up in Muscat after four days, drawing 35,000+ visitors and landing major agreements and strategic project announcements, with 120+ exhibitors from 8 countries and 50+ sessions on cities, infrastructure, sustainability and digital transformation. Renewables, Now 24/7: Nama Power and Water Procurement and O-Green signed a Power Purchase Agreement for a continuous hybrid renewables project in Mahout and Duqm—2.7GW wind+solar+battery storage aimed at stable, round-the-clock power for energy-intensive sectors. AI Goes Public: NCSI launched a nationwide public opinion survey on AI use in daily life, running to May 28, probing adoption, trust, benefits, risks and data concerns. Energy Innovation Watch: Oman Sustainability Week will unveil a first-of-its-kind wave energy feasibility study for North Oman, positioning ocean power as a complementary renewables source. Tech in Finance: Bank Muscat rolled out an instant Digital Debit Card via mobile banking, enabling immediate tap-and-pay and online use. Health Milestone: SQU Hospital performed Oman’s first ear surgery using internal lymphatic duct closure for Ménière’s disease. Green Progress: Oman’s Environment Authority says vegetation and mangrove ecosystems are improving, with better survival and ecosystem stability.