Strait of Hormuz Shipping Talks: Oman and Iran are advancing a temporary maritime corridor plan for commercial vessels, alongside mine-clearing discussions, but Iran stresses the strait won’t reopen fully until US conditions are met—keeping shipping risk and uncertainty high. Oman-US Rift: Oman has halted cooperation with the US on escorting oil tankers through Hormuz, reshaping security dynamics for the world’s key energy chokepoint. Energy Market Pressure: Oil prices slid for a third straight day as Hormuz reopening hopes grew, even as the corridor details and timelines remain contested. Sustainable Transport Skills: Shell Oman and the Youth Centre wrapped an “Electric Vehicle Experts” programme, training Omani youth on EV infrastructure, maintenance and sustainability goals, including emissions cuts toward 2050. Nature & Tourism Community Role: A meeting in Al Jabal Al Akhdar highlighted how local communities can drive sustainable tourism development, linking heritage assets with youth-led promotion. Industrial Growth With Local Value: Oman’s manufacturing and industrial push continues, with targets under Industrial Strategy 2040 and new project localisation at Samail Industrial City, including water-treatment and higher-value manufacturing. Dust Control for Waste Sites: SOCO launched DUSTSORB-202, a polymer-based dust suppression solution aimed at reducing water use and airborne dust at landfills and stockpiles in hot, dry conditions.