Oman Trade & Customs: Oman will mandate pallet use for many incoming shipments to speed up trade flow, with rules starting July 15, 2026 for land ports and fully applying to all imports by Sept 15, 2026 (with exemptions for items that can’t be palletised). Standards & Compliance: Oman’s ministry has made updated Gulf rules for lubricating oils mandatory from Sept 1, 2026, requiring importers and manufacturers to meet GSO 1785-1:2024 and complete conformity checks before sale. Food Safety Recall: Oman recalled GODIVA Kunafah & Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bars after an undeclared egg allergen was found on labels. Energy & Trade Disruption Watch: With the Strait of Hormuz still heavily affected, oil and shipping leaders warn that even a deal won’t quickly normalise markets; energy costs and supply-chain strain could linger for months. Oman-India Business: India-Oman CEPA entered into force on June 1, granting immediate duty-free access on all 945 textile/apparel tariff lines and opening new export opportunities for Indian MSMEs and artisans. Oman-Belarus Links: Oman and Belarus discussed expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation, including MoUs covering AI, food security and industrial collaboration. US Trade Pressure: The US proposed 12.5% Section 301 tariffs on multiple countries, including Oman, over forced-labour enforcement failures—raising compliance pressure for exporters. Maritime Security: Iran claimed it struck a US command ship in the Gulf of Oman, while the US denied any hit, underscoring ongoing uncertainty for regional shipping.