Drone Push for Oman’s Diversification: Oman is exploring advanced drone technology for security, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection and pipeline surveillance, with a workshop bringing together ROP, CAA, agriculture and transport bodies and industry partners. Oil Spill Risk Near Oman: Reuters reports a likely leak from the sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet tanker Caroline Bezengi in a protected marine area off Oman, based on satellite imagery and expert analysis—raising fresh concerns about aging vessels and marine pollution. Maritime Security Alert: UKMTO says it received a report of a security incident involving an oil tanker and military forces about 100 nautical miles east of Duqm, urging extreme caution for ships in the area. New Plant Named for Oman: Sultan Qaboos University announced a newly recorded species, Adenosciadium omanensis, discovered on limestone plateaus along Oman’s eastern Hajar Mountains and published in the Edinburgh Journal of Botany. Water & Wastewater Progress: Nama Water Services says it has completed 67% of Sohar’s RO 19m wastewater network expansion, while Nama also advances Suhar sewerage upgrades. Roads Build-Out: Oman is accelerating 61 road projects under the 11th Five-Year Plan, with 22 already past 70% completion by mid-2026. Heat and Health Link: A global study cited by Climate Central warns climate change is driving temperature-related sleep loss, with impacts measured across hundreds of cities.