Omani Society & Safety: A teacher and her three children were killed in a road crash while returning from Dhofar, with police reporting the vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer before overturning. Arts & Youth: Oman Fine Arts Society’s Summer Arts 2026 is keeping kids busy with hands-on workshops in sculpture, photography and painting, including foam-clay creations. Sports & Empowerment: More girls across Oman are choosing summer sports over screens, building confidence and friendships through volleyball, swimming and martial arts programmes. Heritage in Focus: Dhofar’s “Return of the Past” event is bringing Khareef traditions to life through recreated mountain, rural, Bedouin and coastal lifestyles. Culture Abroad: Oman’s National Museum opened “The Splendour of Silver” in Belarus, spotlighting Omani silver craftsmanship and royal collections. Education & Talent: Two Omani students secured third place at a global robotics championship in the US with a healthcare-focused autonomous robot project, earning $112,000 in scholarships. Local Economy & Skills: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry ran a “Logistics and Supply Chain Management” programme to boost efficiency and digital adoption across trade and transport. International Watch: An India-origin woman in Muscat, Shabnam Begum, alleges abuse and unpaid wages as the Indian Embassy says it is coordinating with authorities. Regional Diplomacy: Oman is set to take part in a Manila ministerial meeting marking ASEAN’s 50th anniversary, with talks spanning logistics, maritime transport, tourism and digital transformation.