AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCave-diving tragedy: Maldives authorities say the bodies of four Italian divers have been found inside a deep Vaavu Atoll cave, ending a multi-day search after five Italians died during a high-risk expedition; a Maldivian military rescue diver also died during recovery efforts, and officials say delicate procedures are now needed to bring the remaining bodies to the surface. Safety pressure on tourism: The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has urged dive centres and operators to keep the highest safety standards after the incident, which reportedly involved diving beyond recreational limits and raised questions about permits. Tourism demand moves on: Visit Maldives has signed an MoU with Australia’s Luxury Escapes as its official representative for Australia and New Zealand, timed with new direct flight connectivity. Tech push: MINDCo and the Bank of Maldives launched the Maldives AI Lab under the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation agenda. International diplomacy: Ten countries, including the Maldives, condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and demanded the release of detained activists.
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