I think the problem was just that the CI is managed by "Air Seychelles". Every PAX must have been in my situation @:-) I have a "Air Seychelles" boarding pass (as well as for the DXB-CDG flight), without any mention of my EK status. And this is a EK 777 aircraft.
It's kind a confusion out there. They did not even put the business priority tag on my friend's luggage, although I asked. The agent refused. (they did in Paris, without asking...). Actually they always put that tag when i'm traveling with a blue friend. And it took ages to get a Exit row seat...
... and... I had to mention that I have a lounge guest... So she simply wrote "x2" on the invitation card
Can't wait for the boarding to see what kind of mess it must be
Cheers