Food Security Push: Al Dhahirah Governorate is ramping up agricultural, livestock and fisheries projects with modern tech and public-private coordination, positioning itself as a food-security hub under Oman Vision 2040. Water Security: Nama Water Services has finished major North Al ’Sharqiyah water projects worth over OMR120m, including transmission lines, reservoirs and pumping stations, to strengthen supply and sustainability. Fertiliser Industry: Salalah Free Zone signed a sub-usufruct deal to build an ammonium sulphate fertiliser plant (over OMR11m / $29m), boosting Oman’s downstream manufacturing and agricultural input supply. Marine Livelihoods: Musandam completed a marine project to rehabilitate fish landing sites and improve fishermen’s working conditions with docks and shelters. Climate & Heat Outlook: Oman’s summer is forecast to be warmer than average with below-normal rainfall, raising heat-stress risks for outdoor workers and vulnerable communities. Wildlife Protection: Environment Authority renewed warnings against chasing or filming wildlife in Dhofar. Green Hydrogen: Oman and the Netherlands are accelerating a green hydrogen corridor via talks on energy corridors and international collaboration. Maritime Safety & Environment: Oman’s navigation-fee approach for the Strait of Hormuz is being discussed as a voluntary, IMO-regulated model, aimed at supporting safety and environmental protection.