In the wake of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupting for the first time in over 10,000 years, Oman’s Environment Authority has confirmed the detection of volcanic ash over parts of the Empty Quarter and the Arabian Sea. The ash was observed at an altitude of 35,000 feet, raising concerns about potential disruptions to air travel and public health. However, authorities have reassured the public that no significant impacts have been recorded. Air quality monitoring data indicates no increase in air pollutant concentrations within the Sultanate, and there are no immediate risks to public health or the environment. Specialized teams are continuously monitoring the situation, and the Environmental Emergency Centre has been activated in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Civil Defence, and Civil Aviation Authority. Saudi Arabia has also issued a statement, confirming no adverse effects within its borders. The eruption of Hayli Gubbi, located in the Erta Ale Range, has been described as one of the most extraordinary volcanic events in the region’s history, with ash plumes reaching altitudes of nearly 20,000 feet and drifting across Yemen and Oman.