Emergency Care Upgrade: Oman’s Royal Hospital plans to expand adult and children’s emergency departments and laboratories, add 900 parking spaces, and push further to cut waiting times, including transferring some Muscat patients to other governorate hospitals for specialised care. Zakat Treatment Access: The Ministry of Health has opened the second phase of Zakat-funded treatment in private hospitals, with applications accepted via the MoH online portal until Aug 20, and cases matched to waiting lists for surgeries and diagnostic radiology. Orthopaedic Clinic Deal: Khoula Hospital and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed agreements to build a new specialised orthopaedic clinic to replace the existing facility, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation while reducing waiting times. Premarital Medical Certificate Rules: Oman’s MoH reminded couples to register marriage contracts before premarital medical certificates expire, warning that delays could lead to fines and imprisonment under the latest regulations. PDO Health & Education Funding: PDO signed nine social investment agreements worth about OMR3.5m, including healthcare support (new orthopaedic clinic and emergency department funding) plus education and youth programmes aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Health & Wellness Travel: A wellness travel guide highlights how Gulf residents are shifting from “spa breaks” to structured retreats focused on rest, sleep, and guided routines. Wellness Tourism in Oman: Six Senses Zighy Bay launched summer experiences combining adventure, wellness and dining, including snorkelling and a 90-minute spa massage. Environment & Public Health Link: Al Buraimi’s Environment Authority documented the first-ever nesting/breeding records of Shikra (Accipiter badius) and Chestnut Sparrowhawk, pointing to healthier local habitats.