UAE-backed education push: President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão joined the UAE to lay the first stone of a new residence in Aitarak-Laran for 300 female university students from low-income families, with plans for added services like a clinic and study spaces. ASEAN Summit groundwork: Timor-Leste also launched an international convention centre project in Dili to prepare for the 2029 ASEAN Summit, positioning the ICC as a regional-integration and infrastructure milestone. Public safety reminder: BFAR warned beachgoers that jellyfish stings can spike during summer months (April–June), urging caution in coastal waters. National Day diplomacy: On Timor-Leste’s 24th Independence Restoration anniversary, President Ramos-Horta sent congratulations to regional leaders, while messages also came from abroad marking the occasion. Ongoing regional focus: The week also carried broader Timor-Leste-linked items, including preparations tied to regional integration and development planning.