Omani Film & Food Culture: “Sufrat Ramadan fi Sur” by Omani filmmaker Haitham Al Farsi won Best Film in Spain’s 2026 Food Film List “Urban-Rural Connectivity” category, spotlighting Ramadan dining traditions in Sur and the wilayat’s culinary links to maritime heritage. Youth & Community Life: Oman will join the global observance of International Youth Day on 12 August, with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth highlighting youth as a key driver of development and future progress. Sports & Athlete Wellbeing: The Oman Olympic Committee held an Elite Athletes Forum ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, covering sports readiness, safeguarding, anti-doping, compliance, and psychological support for athletes. Education & Mobility: Oman’s Ministry of Education issued rules for students planning to study abroad, stressing enrollment only in recognized institutions and prior ministry approval to protect students’ rights. Human Rights in Dhofar: The Oman Human Rights Commission ran a Khareef-season awareness and education programme in Dhofar, reaching 340+ people with publications, posters, and workshops for children and communities. Tourism & Heritage: Alila Hotels appointed Nebi Ozan Ozdemir as cluster general manager for Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar, aiming to connect Oman’s coastal and mountain experiences under one leadership vision.