Oman Culture & Lifestyle: Art & Heritage: The “Bahaa Oman Visual Arts Show” at the Omani Society for Fine Arts puts Omani women’s traditional attire in the spotlight, blending painting, photography, digital art and installations, with workshops linking heritage to modern tools and AI. Local Governance: Oman’s Shura Council held discussions on draft laws and oversight topics, including sanctions and alternative penal measures, a volunteer-work draft for GCC countries, and a new environmental law aimed at strengthening protection and sustainable development. Innovation & Jobs: PDO launched its second Hackathon in Muscat to build digital solutions for cost, productivity and operational efficiency, expanding participation with universities and SMEs. Sports & Inclusion: Oman’s national para athletics team is stepping up preparations at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex for the Tunisia International Meeting (June 16–19), as part of its build-up to Asian championships in Japan. Freelancing Push: OCCI announced new financing and tender-access initiatives to help freelancers plug into government projects, supporting Oman Vision 2040 and more flexible work opportunities. Tourism Development: A site visit reviewed progress on the Al Nakheel Integrated Tourism Complex, moving from planning into on-ground implementation aligned with Vision 2040.