Spinal Care Upgrade: Suwaiq Hospital in Oman carried out the first specialised spinal surgery with a Khoula Hospital team, treating a traffic-accident patient with multi-level thoracic and lumbar fractures and severe nerve compression; the three-hour operation involved widening the spinal canal and stabilising fractures with screws, and the patient is now improving and starting rehabilitation. Heat-Health Alerts: Oman’s Ministry of Health warned of heat stress and sunstroke risks as summer temperatures rise, urging extra vigilance for elderly people, young children, outdoor workers, those without air-conditioning, and pilgrims, with key warning signs like severe fatigue, dizziness, cramps, and high fever. Higher Education Link-Up: Oman’s higher-education delegation met Arabian Gulf University leadership to expand academic cooperation, student support, and research, including in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. NEET-UG in Oman: The Indian Embassy in Muscat said NTA will run NEET-UG 2026 in Oman on June 21 in pen-and-paper mode at Indian School Muscat, with strict entry times and required documents. Duqm Waterfront Plan: OPAZ unveiled a master plan for Al Duqm waterfront to boost tourism and investment, targeting 2,600+ hotel units and 370,000 visitors annually once phases are completed. Salt Industry Push: Oman’s salt sector is shifting toward specialised downstream manufacturing, with investments over $1 billion and plans for industrial-grade salt and chemical derivatives like bromine, caustic soda, soda ash and PVC. Humanitarian Logistics: Dubai Humanitarian said it remains fully operational and is rerouting aid shipments via UAE and Oman ports as regional disruptions continue.