Nuclear & Environment: 79 countries, including Oman, signed a statement condemning a drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, warning of risks to civilian life and possible transboundary radiological and environmental harm. Strait of Hormuz Update (Oman-linked): The US and Iran announced an interim MoU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire, but thousands of seafarers remain stranded as rules, de-mining, and possible service fees still spark confusion; traffic appears limited despite claims of “partial” and “complete” reopening. Oman Industrial Push: Madayn is offering up to five years of rental incentives to investors in Al Suwaiq Industrial City, aiming to cut early costs and boost logistics and export-oriented industries. Biodiversity Tech: AI is helping identify millions of plant and fungi specimens and track shifting flowering times, supporting conservation and climate-resilient research. Oman Climate Agenda: Environment Authority events are building momentum for Oman Climate Week (Sept 14–16, 2026), focused on climate cooperation and green investment. Clean Energy R&D: GUtech inaugurated a 3D-printed Hydrogen Lab to advance sustainable hydrogen research and Oman’s low-carbon export ambitions.