Located in Seeb, west of Muscat, Sultan Haitham City is a new smart city being developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning of the Sultanate of Oman. This major project is fully in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to strengthen the country's sustainability, resilience and urban attractiveness.

On 30 May 2025, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) elected Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais as Secretary-General for the 2026-2029 term, marking a historic milestone: she becomes the first woman to lead the organisation since its creation in 1975. She replaces Zurab Pololikashvili of Georgia.