Zakat Healthcare Expansion: Oman’s Ministry of Health, with the Athar Health Endowment Foundation, opened the second phase of Zakat-funded treatment in private hospitals, taking applications via the MoH portal or Zakat committees until Aug 20, with cases matched to surgery and diagnostic radiology waiting lists and followed through to completion. Premarital Medical Rules Reminder: The MoH warned couples to register marriage contracts before premarital medical certificates expire, stressing Royal Decree 111/2025 compliance; breaches can bring fines and imprisonment. Road Safety Medical Evac: Royal Oman Police reported a crash in Qarn al Alam that killed two Saudi nationals and injured five; aviation airlifted two for urgent care to Nizwa Hospital. PDO Health & Community CSR: Petroleum Development Oman will sign over OMR 3m in CSR agreements, including a new orthopaedic clinic at Khoula Hospital and an accident and emergency unit at Al Jazir Hospital, alongside youth and environmental projects. Tourism Push: Oman’s tourism strategy gets a boost with new direct routes to Singapore, Sochi and Medan, supporting Vision 2040 and expanding source-market outreach. Consumer Health Alert: Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority warned against non-compliant insecticide sprays “Goodbye All” and “Goodbye All Insect Max Kills in One Spray,” urging reports of any circulation. Biodiversity & Health Link: Al Buraimi’s Environment Authority recorded the first breeding of Accipiter badius in the governorate, highlighting habitat health and monitoring success.