Food Security in Focus: Oman Flour Mills expects about 9,000 tonnes of locally grown wheat in the 2026 harvest, with nearly half already received from around 54 farmers—a sign of expanding domestic cultivation and improving supply know-how. Water & Environment Infrastructure: Nama Water Services awarded a 15-year RO878mn performance-based contract to a SUEZ-led consortium to run and maintain water and wastewater services for 2.3 million people, including major pipeline, smart-meter and desalination plant upgrades. Industrial Resilience: OCCI’s Industry Committee is pushing for an emergency fund to help factories during crises, plus plans to treat industry as a priority sector in emergencies and improve coordination with ports and government bodies. Retail & Tourism Boost: MoCIIP launched the “Live the Vibe” summer discounts campaign (July 1–Aug 31) to lift consumer activity and support domestic tourism. Climate/Energy Transition: Oman and France signed deals in Paris for renewables, energy storage and digital infrastructure, including a major pumped-hydro project and a 500MW solar plant. Marine Safety & Pollution: Environment Authority confirmed no oil spill from a stranded vessel near Hallaniyat Islands. Strait of Hormuz Governance: Oman reiterated it does not support mandatory transit fees, while discussions continue around possible service charges tied to navigation and safeguards.