Creative Economy Boost: Namibia’s creative sector gets a N$17.5m Local Content Plan aimed at 470 jobs, funding soap operas, regional short films, and equipment access. AI + Arabic Culture: Abu Dhabi’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries spotlights Arabic IP and Arabic-language AI tools, with gaming and digital identity on the agenda. Public Culture as Infrastructure: Nigeria rolls out an “Ember to Remember” 100-day tourism calendar linking culture, entertainment, hospitality and the creative economy. Arts Under Pressure: St. Petersburg artists warn gentrification and rent hikes are pushing creators out, while Sydney’s live-music scene faces rapid venue closures from insurance, evictions and noise rules. Festival Funding Fight: Edinburgh Fringe Society chief Tony Lankester says council support is too small to protect the festival’s “golden goose” impact. Art, Tech & Trust: Smart AI glasses raise privacy alarms as recording becomes face-level and consent gets murky. Art in the Real World: Sicily mourns a major Antonello da Messina theft, while a sold-out Miami screening keeps “News Without a Newsroom” alive through ongoing conversation. Jewelry & Design: With Clarity expands its Cassatt Collection with new hidden-halo-inspired silhouettes.