UNESCO & Heritage Education: UNESCO is backing efforts in Mauritius to preserve the memory of slavery and indentured labour, but experts warn that World Heritage sites are often treated as tourist stops, not learning spaces—calling for better-trained teachers, stronger materials and more youth skills in heritage conservation and museum management. Air Connectivity for Mauritians: Emirates will add Premium Economy on two Mauritius–Dubai routes from 1 September 2026 (A380 EK703/704 and Boeing 777 EK709/710), expanding the cabin’s reach to 70 destinations beyond Dubai. Finance & Credit Ratings: The AU-backed African Peer Review Mechanism will launch a continent-wide credit rating agency in Mauritius on 5 October, aiming to offer an African alternative to global ratings and help reduce borrowing costs. Energy Security Deal: India and Mauritius signed a five-year fuel supply agreement with IndianOil to meet Mauritius’s full petrol, diesel and ATF needs, targeting protection from fuel price volatility. Banking Results: I&M Group reported a 22% jump in half-year net profit to Sh10.2bn, with improved asset quality and stronger regional earnings. Market Watch (Regional): India’s new closing auction system (CAS) is under scrutiny after sharp Sensex swings during monthly expiry, raising concerns about liquidity and manipulation. Cyber Risk (Mauritius-linked): A dark-web listing linked to Hungry Lion includes Mauritius among its locations, with analysts saying customer privacy appears intact but POS-related data may be exposed.