Oman–Tanzania Trade Push: Oman and Tanzania opened a new chapter in economic cooperation after their first Bilateral Consultations in Muscat, with Oman positioning itself as a gateway for investors into Africa and Asia. Energy & Industry Integration: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals held a workshop on building integrated value chains linking minerals to fertiliser and chemicals, mapping resources, clusters and timelines for local manufacturing. Digital Skills for Oil & Tech: SAP and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) are partnering to grow Omani digital talent by connecting PDO’s Digital Innovation Programme with SAP Young Professionals, starting a new cohort in November. Green Hydrogen Roadmap: Oman’s ambassador to India said the country aims to export green hydrogen by 2030 and is seeking collaboration with India, including for renewable and SAF-related projects. Sultan Haitham City Power Up: Infrastructure in Muscat’s Sultan Haitham City is accelerating as new electrical substations (160MVA) were commissioned to support residential areas and public facilities ahead of first occupancy by end-2026. Culture & Research Win: Two Omani researchers took first place at Sharjah’s International Award for Cultural Heritage for work on the Sidr tree’s sustainability using both scientific and traditional knowledge. Hormuz Talks Continue: Mediators kept working with Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but major hurdles remain, with nuclear issues still a sticking point.