AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation & Tourism Capacity: Qatar Airways will raise Maldives flight frequency for the winter season from 12 to 21 weekly flights starting Oct 25, while GullivAir plans direct Malé–Sofia flights from Nov 6 (Fr/Sat schedule), and the Transport Ministry says seven more airlines are set to start Maldives services in the final quarter. Port & Trade Infrastructure: Maldives awards the Thilafushi port contract to China Harbour Engineering Company, with the government stressing full Maldivian control; separately, officials say Sinamale’ Bridge has no structural damage after a tanker collision, only surface scratches. Shipping Compliance: Reports say oil tankers that drifted into the bridge were seized for entering Maldivian waters illegally. Cost of Living: Maldives Bureau of Statistics shows essential goods in Malé rose 6.26% year-on-year in August, with meat up sharply and fuel 14.54% higher. Tourism Policy: MATI urges dialogue with government over new tourism tax and foreign exchange conversion rules affecting resorts and overseas booking platforms. Engineering & Industry Recognition: Maldives held its first Engineers Awards, honouring 10 recipients and lifetime achievers, highlighting local engineering capability. Digital Finance for Producers: UNDP and Visa launch a digital finance pilot for 50 young agricultural producers in Sri Lanka, with relevance for regional value-chain financing models.
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