Marine Fuels Push in Oman: Bilfinger won a FEED consultancy contract for a modern, “cleaner” marine fuels facility at Shinas Port, aiming to cut emissions and support sustainable maritime operations. Oman Climate Community Support: Renaissance Services became main sponsor of Environment Society of Oman’s Strides for Nature 2026, backing conservation and community participation. Clean Transport in Muscat: Muscat Municipality is preparing an e-bike sharing service with battery-swap stations across the capital, targeting lower emissions in central areas. Circular Economy Momentum: GCC waste-to-wealth efforts are accelerating, with recycling and waste-to-energy projects expanding to reduce landfill dependence. Hormuz Security and Trade Risk: Iran and Oman say they’ve reached an understanding on a safe shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, while regional tensions continue to threaten navigation and energy flows. US Travel Alerts Including Oman: The US issued “heightened vigilance” warnings to Americans across multiple Middle East countries, including Oman, citing possible rapid escalation and potential flight cancellations or airspace closures. Cybersecurity for Data Sovereignty: OTC (Omantel’s tech arm) partnered with Kaspersky to host and manage cybersecurity solutions locally in Oman, supporting data sovereignty and 24/7 operations. Dhofar Khareef Aviation Boost: Salalah Airport handled 686,808 passengers during Khareef 2026, underscoring how seasonal tourism drives air traffic.