Oman Seafood Safety: Oman’s agriculture ministry has stepped up seafood and marine monitoring after the Caroline Bezengi tanker grounding near Al Qibliyah in Dhofar, with market fish inspections and lab sampling, plus warnings to fishermen to avoid affected areas and report any slicks or unusual marine signs. Oil Spill Response: Salvage efforts are under way as oil reaches Oman’s beaches and spreads along sensitive coastlines, with the environment authority tracking contamination and urging the public to stay away from pollutants. Hormuz Shipping Shock: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is still squeezing global logistics, pushing container carriers to weigh higher freight against insurance and rerouting costs; CK Hutchison’s ports unit also points to ad-hoc transhipment gains at Sohar in Oman. US-Iran Standoff: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejects Trump’s “total control” claim, citing “fake intelligence” and warning of a bigger miscalculation, while the US says it disabled a blockade-running Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman. Oman Industry Push: Madayn is moving ahead with plans for four new industrial cities across Oman, aiming to boost diversification and jobs. Renewables Finance: EDF-led consortium secured financial close for Oman’s 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali wind project, targeting commercial operation in Q3 2027. Fishing Regulation: Oman announced a two-month ban on kingfish fishing, possession and trade from Aug 15 to Oct 15.