Seafood Safety in Dhofar: Oman has stepped up monitoring after a ship grounded near Al Qibliyah Island in the Al Hallaniyat Islands, with the Food Safety and Quality Centre inspecting fish in local markets and testing samples, while fishermen are told to report oil slicks, unusual smells, or changes in seawater and marine life. Mental Health at Sea: Reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are fueling a growing mental health crisis narrative tied to a prolonged Middle East deployment; families say morale and conditions are worsening, while the Navy says it has not identified an increase in reported suicidal attempts. Hearing Care Milestone: Al Nahda Hospital’s cochlear implant team has completed 835+ surgeries, including a recent procedure for a 9-week-old baby, and stresses early diagnosis for hearing loss. Women’s Sports in Muscat: A 9–12 August programme for Omani Women’s Associations wrapped up in Muscat, promoting physical activity as a lifestyle through sports activities and health-focused workshops. Health Services Expansion: Everywhen appointed Hannah Parry as principal international consultant to strengthen global health and wellbeing and employee benefits support. Oman Vision 2040 Planning: Oman’s National Foresight Office outlined a model for early warnings and policy stress tests to feed into Vision 2040 decisions. Aquaculture Push: Oman is working to grow aquaculture output toward 252,000 tonnes by 2030, including steps to develop shrimp feed using local inputs.