USC Leadership & Design Education: Indian American Anijo Mathew has been named dean of USC’s Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, bringing a human-centered design and entrepreneurship focus—and noting he spent part of his childhood in Muscat. Cinema in the Gulf: Film Master LLC is bringing animated adventure “LUMIVIA” to Middle East cinemas, expanding its GCC distribution network that includes Oman. Health & Study Strain: A multicenter study highlights digital eye strain among Syrian medical students, linking screen symptoms to academic pressure and fatigue. Sports in Oman: Oman Triathlon League 2026 kicks off in Bausher with 110+ competitors, while a Women’s Karting Championship in Muscat draws 225+ participants for ages 16–30. STEM for Kids in Oman: Engineering For Kids opens in Muscat via Innovators Private School, aiming to grow hands-on STEM learning for families. Oman–Japan Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi meets Japan’s FM Toshimitsu Motegi, discussing cooperation across education, tourism, maritime safety, and energy. Travel Payments Upgrade: Wizzmoni and Oman Air launch the AI-powered Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card. Community & Care: Sohar Aluminium, OMIFCO and Al Rahma Association sign support for a sustainable investment building to fund orphan care and social programs. Food Culture Spotlight: Joumana Dammous-Salamé receives France’s Chevalier medal for decades of hospitality and gastronomy work across the region.