Student Support: Oman’s Social Protection Fund says all students under the internal scholarship system must register for monthly allowances via the electronic service, even if they received payments before, to update data and link education and bank details. UNESCO & Cities: Muscat is taking part in UNESCO’s 2026 Global Network of Learning Cities Academy in Shanghai, with a programme running Oct 11–18 focused on lifelong learning, digital transformation, sustainability and community engagement. Human Trafficking Watch: Dhofar’s Salalah hosted the launch of the month-long national campaign “Aman 2” to raise awareness, strengthen prevention culture, and support victims through reporting and assistance channels. Oman Economy Outlook: S&P Global lifts its Oman growth forecast to 3.5% for 2026, citing favourable trade logistics and energy-sector resilience. Omani Media Spotlight: Oman’s Ministry of Information won six awards at the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunis, highlighting progress across radio, TV and news production. Space for Youth: OSAS urges young people to study astronomy and space science, following a Oman–Zanzibar meeting on building youth-focused space education and awareness. Humanitarian Diplomacy: Oman’s foreign minister met UNICEF in New York to review cooperation priorities for 2026–2030 and discuss children affected by conflicts. Regional Travel Disruptions: Iran’s flight disruptions continue as sanctions affect routes; Iraq is in talks with the US to seek exemptions for some airports on humanitarian grounds.