AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Connectivity: Seychelles is putting the GCC at the centre of its high-value, sustainable tourism push at ATM 2026, with around six in 10 visitors reaching the islands via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi, and plans for a new Emirates MoU to deepen regional travel trade and move beyond the “luxury beach” image. Aviation Partnerships: Emirates is also renewing and expanding island partnerships at ATM 2026, including strengthened commitments tied to Seychelles’ access through Dubai, as Emirates currently runs multiple weekly flights to Mahé. Marine Conservation Tech: The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority has expanded an AI-assisted camera network across Sainte Anne Marine National Park to better monitor nesting sea turtles and flag incidents in real time. Island Conservation & Learning: Students from the University of Exeter spent time on Aride Island, a living laboratory managed by the Island Conservation Society, highlighting hands-on lessons from a reserve with major seabird populations and reintroduced giant tortoises. Sustainable Farming: A Seychelles agroecology project (Sept 2024–Aug 2026) says it helped farmers adopt practices aimed at reducing pollution and soil erosion from agriculture.
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