Online medicine crackdown: Oman has introduced tough penalties for promoting or selling unlicensed medicines, herbal preparations and medical materials through digital platforms, with jail terms of at least three months up to three years and fines from OMR 5,000 to OMR 100,000; if products are adulterated, counterfeit or expired, punishments are doubled. Heat-and-wellbeing habits: As temperatures soar, Omanis are urged to protect against sunstroke and UV exposure, and health coverage highlights traditional summer foods and hydration-friendly meals that support wellbeing in the heat. Obesity risk in Oman: A report points to rising obesity across the country, citing findings that nearly two-thirds of Oman’s population is overweight or obese, driven by diet shifts and lower physical activity. Emergency care in the wild: ROP Aviation carried out a medical evacuation for a trekking-related stress incident in Nizwa, transferring the patient to Nizwa Reference Hospital. Quality of life ranking: Oman has been ranked 4th globally in a Quality-of-Life Index, with the score linked to safety, healthcare access, infrastructure and stability. Social protection coverage: Oman’s social safety net now reaches over 1.55 million people, with coverage expanding across children, elderly, disability and income support. Energy watch for residents: Oil markets reacted to reports of an explosion near Mina al Fahal export terminal, but Oman said the port is operating normally. OIA performance spotlight: Global SWF praised the Oman Investment Authority for improving profitability of state-owned firms and attracting foreign capital aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Local development with health facilities: City Walk in Rustaq is 25% complete and is set to include a private medical clinic alongside fitness, leisure and hospitality spaces.