Oman Health & Safety: Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals says it is tightening health, safety and environment (HSE) rules across the oil and gas sector with updated legislation, stronger governance, risk management and emergency readiness, reporting fewer lost-time and serious traffic accidents in 2025. Road Safety in Oman: Royal Oman Police aviation airlifted an injured Indian national to Nizwa Hospital after a crash near Haima, and a separate two-vehicle collision near Haima left one woman dead with others injured, with stable conditions reported. Food Safety Enforcement: Oman’s consumer protection teams seized 220+ packs of Raqaq bread after alleged expiry-date manipulation and said transport conditions also breached health and safety requirements. Halal Tourism Push: Oman will host a three-day “Halal Tourism” workshop in Salalah to align standards, certification and halal food requirements for tourism and hospitality businesses. Local Economy & Wellness Tourism: Musandam is pitching non-oil growth through sustainable tourism, medical and wellness tourism, and maritime and logistics investments. Regional Health Emergency: Nepal’s flash floods continue to devastate communities, with the death toll reported at 675 and nearly 2,400 still missing as rescue teams battle renewed rain and rising water levels. Strait of Hormuz Talks: Iran says an Oman-linked Hormuz understanding is reached but won’t take effect until US commitments are met, keeping the waterway’s status and regional health and supply risks in focus.