Oman Digital Media Growth: The Ministry of Information says Oman’s “Ayn” platform hit 18.7M video/audio plays in 2025 (up 35% year-on-year), with a strong kids interface showing growing demand for local educational and entertainment content. Education & Learning: A new “More English Please 1” course launches for Arab learners, aiming for step-by-step speaking, listening, reading and writing with culturally relevant progression. Family Life in Exam Season: A look at how Omani households shift routines during exams—balancing study support, stress, and expectations. Local Governance: A Development Planning Forum in Nizwa focuses on empowering wilayats with modern planning methods aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Culture & Heritage Law: His Majesty issued Royal decrees on a new Cybercrime Law and amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law. Sports Spotlight: Oman Racing by Century’s Ahmad Al Harthy returns to the podium at Monza, delivering Oman’s first GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup silverware of 2026. Trade & Mobility: India-Oman CEPA comes into force, bringing duty-free access for most exports and enhanced mobility provisions for professionals. Animal Welfare: Groups renew calls for a live livestock export ban after reports of sheep and goats dying off Oman’s coast.