Oman Food Safety for Travellers: Oman’s Health Ministry issued travel food-safety guidance, urging people to wash produce well, avoid raw/undercooked foods, use bottled water, ensure dairy is pasteurised, store leftovers safely, and be cautious with street food. Worker Protection in Oman: Oman’s Labour Ministry rolled out sick and special leave insurance to protect workers’ income during approved leave, and ran a “Safe Summer” campaign in Al Dakhiliyah to enforce midday work stoppages and reduce heat-stress risks for thousands of workers. NHIA Health Insurance Push: Oman’s NHIA Central Region leadership sought royal backing to expand health insurance coverage. Novo Nordisk Leadership in the Gulf: Novo Nordisk appointed Venkat Kalyan as General Manager for GCC, overseeing operations across UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Yemen with a focus on chronic disease outcomes. Sand Supply Chain Risks: A Gulf sand-supply report warns that faster construction demand is outpacing governance, raising health risks from silica dust and heat and increasing labour exploitation risks across Oman and other Gulf states. Oman Maritime/Health Link: India’s embassy in Oman confirmed deaths of four Indian crew members in an attack on MV Golden Leo, highlighting ongoing risks to seafarers. Gulf Conflict Spillover: Multiple reports describe renewed US-Iran strikes and regional escalation affecting shipping routes and energy supplies, with knock-on concerns for costs and public health.