Hormuz Mediation & Regional Security: Qatar’s PM adviser Dr Majed al-Ansari said Doha is working with Oman and Pakistan to bring parties back to talks and avoid treating Strait of Hormuz closure as a fait accompli, warning the fallout is global and hits sectors like energy and pharmaceuticals. Oman-Saudi High-Level Coordination: Oman’s Sultan Haitham met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah to discuss regional developments, security and ways to expand cooperation as US-Iran tensions keep shipping and energy risks elevated. Shipping Risk and Oil Prices: Two Saudi-linked supertankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, with US strikes on IRGC-linked targets following attempted mine-laying claims—pushing oil higher and keeping maritime traffic tightly constrained. Oman Addressing Rollout: Muscat Governorate has started field implementation of Oman’s National Addressing Project, with over 80% of street naming and verification completed in pilot areas and signboards to be installed. GCC Business Tech: ClearTax and Odoo partnered to embed e-invoicing and tax compliance into Odoo for UAE and Oman users, as GCC digitises tax administration. Finance & Compliance: ABHI’s Early Wage Access product received Shariah approval from a KSA-based Shariah committee, supporting wage access before payday.