Tourism Strategy: Seychelles Tourism Board is putting the GCC at the centre of its high-value, sustainable growth plan at ATM 2026, banking on Gulf connectivity via Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, with a renewed push beyond “luxury beach” marketing. Air Connectivity: Emirates kicked off ATM 2026 with seven tourism MoUs and renewed its Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture partnership (dating to 2013), citing 13% visitor growth in 2025 to nearly 400,000 and maintaining two daily flights to Mahé. Regional Deals: Emirates also renewed/expanded ties across Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Western Norway, while Qatar Airways said it will lift Seychelles capacity from four to seven weekly flights from 1 March 2027. Trade & Tariffs: China and Seychelles signed an early harvest arrangement: Beijing will introduce zero tariffs on 100% of Seychelles tariff lines, while Seychelles further opens its market to China. Business Services: A Seychelles company-formation price comparison found Seychelles Inc. ranked top on published pricing, with a single all-in US$850 first-year fee and the same renewal figure. Crypto Market: CoinEx will wind down its exchange from Sept 15 and fully cease by Dec 22, with withdrawals continuing through the shutdown period.