AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Cargo Connectivity: Raya Airways has started scheduled cargo flights to Velana International Airport (VIA), running twice weekly between Penang and Malé with Boeing 767-200 freighters (about 46 tonnes per flight). Port Operations Planning: Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) met clearing agents and lorry drivers to shape smoother cargo clearance ahead of the Malé Commercial Harbour relocation to Thilafushi, including plans for container terminals, cold storage and bonded warehouses. Tourism Strategy: The Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister says Maldives tourism rebounded in July after Middle East aviation disruptions, and Visit Maldives Year 2027 will roll out with a new national theme. Visit Maldives Year 2027 Theme: “Islands Are Us” was unveiled as the official campaign platform, linking island identity with culture, nature and experiences. Waste Management Upgrade: The Environment Ministry handed 22 pickups and trucks to WAMCO to expand door-to-door waste collection and improve disposal across atoll capitals and urban centres. Community Development Funding: Bank of Maldives’ Bank Fund 2026 selected five NGO projects, including a digital resilience hub in Dhidhdhoo, an eco-park and pond restoration in Funadhoo, and an agro-processing hub in Laamu.
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