Madagascar Tourism & Culture: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 by signing or renewing tourism deals with Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Western Norway, including a new partnership with Madagascar’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts aimed at boosting arrivals toward the country’s 1 million tourists by 2028 goal. Education & Livelihoods: UNESCO vocational training is helping communities build livelihoods while protecting Madagascar’s forests, with local fish-farming training in Marojejy’s Ala Fady area showing how skills can support both income and conservation. Russian Cultural Links: The Russian House in Madagascar and Samara State Technical University signed a cooperation agreement for Russian language courses, academic competitions, and support for Malagasy students. Community & Faith: A religious program marked the birth anniversary of Holy Prophet Imam al-Sadiq with school supplies distribution in Madagascar. Global Spotlight on Madagascar: A British crew’s 8,800km Indian Ocean row ended early after a rudder failure off Madagascar, leading to a dramatic rescue by an oil tanker. Culture & Society: A report highlights how women’s college enrollment is higher than men in most countries worldwide, including Madagascar in the trust-and-cohesion context of regional comparisons.