Seychelles Library Tech & STEM Holiday: The National Library’s August 2026 holiday programme (Aug 10–28) is packed with arts, reading, storytelling, educational games, competitions, team-building, visits and tech activities for kids and teens. Climate Urgency & Conservation Funding: A new conservation opinion piece argues climate impacts are accelerating biodiversity loss, but says today’s wealth could unlock a major new era of conservation philanthropy. UAE Household Inflation Relief (Not Fuel): etoro’s market commentary says UAE inflation pressure is driven more by housing than petrol, with fuel prices easing only after crude swings. Startup Ecosystems in Africa: StartupBlink’s 2026 index shows Middle East & Africa startup activity growing fastest, with Lagos and Cairo the only African cities in the global top 100. Sperm Whale Sound Mystery: Researchers report male sperm whales make extremely loud “clang” communication sounds, but the exact purpose still isn’t fully understood. Indian Naval Shipbuilding: India’s GRSE launched the next-gen NGOPV “Shruti,” designed for longer missions and greater firepower. Seychelles Marine Tourism: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles rolls out new snorkelling and marine conservation experiences at Petite Anse, led by resident marine biologists. SADC Border Trade Push: SADC’s Simplified Trade Regime aims to cut costs and speed up cross-border trade for small-scale traders, including Seychelles. SpaceX Mobile Ambitions: SpaceX confirms it plans terrestrial telecom infrastructure alongside Starlink to build a true mobile service. AI Jobs Risk: A World Bank-linked report says high-income countries face the biggest exposure to AI job displacement. Cybersecurity Watch: Interpol flags Ethiopia’s rising digital vulnerabilities and warns cyber threats are outpacing defenses across Africa.