Oman-Uzbekistan Trade Talks: Oman’s Minister of Economy Khamis Al Jabri met Uzbekistan’s Laziz Kudratov to push deeper economic integration, joint industrial projects, and a preferential trade framework. Oman Development Finance: SDIC secured OMR 38.5m IFC financing for The Plaza at The Sustainable City–Yiti, backing retail, dining and community facilities in the mixed-use project. Oman Public Sector Reform: Oman is shifting government promotions from seniority to performance, competence and skills, with RO10m allocated for 2026 promotion routes. Oman Agriculture & IP: Oman registered the “Razat” banana variety with UPOV after technical tests confirmed distinctness, uniformity and stability. Oman Health Expansion: Health institutions in Oman rose to 2,464 in 2025 (+3.4%), with outpatient visits and key services also increasing. Gulf Markets & Energy Mood: Most Gulf bourses closed lower amid US-Iran tensions, while shipping activity and Hormuz disruption kept investors cautious. Strait of Hormuz Incident: A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait, with authorities investigating. Aviation Shock: A flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after reports of a pilot stabbing and an attempted crash; passengers helped subdue the attacker and Israel says the suspect was arrested.