AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanking & MSMEs: Bank of Maldives opened seven new branches across inhabited islands and launched a Youth Entrepreneurship Financing facility with SME Digital, offering up to MVR 150,000 for 18–30-year-olds at 7% interest with fast approvals—aimed at turning ideas into small businesses. Digital Payments: BML also highlighted Swipe’s International Accounts (IBAN-linked USD/EUR/GBP) to receive overseas payments instantly or near real time, plus BML’s wider push to expand digital access. Tourism & Hospitality: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 will focus on resilience and reinvention through talent, technology and transformation, while Angsana Velavaru announced a week-long Sound Journeys retreat with Harriet Emily (Sept 17–22, 2026). Resort Experiences: JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll unveiled an Omakase Cocktail Menu at Nikkei Bar, and Finolhu appointed Harry Green Longin as Marine Biologist to strengthen marine conservation and coral restoration. Trade & Investment: India and the Maldives concluded the first round of FTA negotiations, reporting substantive progress and aiming to fast-track trade and investment ties. Cybersecurity: Dhiraagu launched Cyber Protect, an enterprise endpoint security service for Maldives businesses.
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