Aviation & Tourism: Salalah Airport handled 686,808 arriving and departing passengers during Dhofar Khareef 2026 (June 1–Aug 31), with 5,148 flights and passenger growth climbing from 92,735 in June to 357,985 in August. Industrial Policy: Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will start a nationwide survey of industrial establishments across all governorates on Tuesday to update industrial data for Industrial Strategy 2040. Corporate Governance: A new explainer outlines key rules for board formation in Oman’s closed joint stock companies, including odd-sized boards, election by secret ballot, non-executive and independent member requirements, and filing timelines. Markets: MSX 30 closed the week slightly lower (down 0.58% to 7,603.23) as geopolitical concerns and postponed Gulf-Iran talks weighed on sentiment. Trade & Exports: Oman will showcase natural stone at Italy’s Marmomac with a larger pavilion and more participating firms. Russia Link: 16 Omani companies are taking part in WorldFood Moscow to find export channels across Eurasia and Central Asia. Energy & Shipping Risk: With Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions continuing, tanker shortages are pushing up long-haul oil costs, raising pressure on global supply chains. Oman-Africa Deals: Oman and Angola signed agreements and MoUs worth over $1.5bn across investment, energy, infrastructure and water management during Sultan Haitham’s state visit.