Crown Prince Birthday Wishes, Strict Child Protection Laws, and Stunning Royal Murals

Marwan kicks off the new week on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, wishing His Highness Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham a very happy 36th birthday. We also cover severe new legal penalties for exploiting children or domestic workers on social media, a breathtaking mural of Late Sultan Qaboos by artist Azzan Al Raisi, paragliding safety reviews, and regional summer rains across Nizwa.