Fisheries Upswing: Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) says July purchases jumped fourfold to 2,474.8 tons from 822 vessels, with skipjack tuna driving most of the volume and payments rising to MVR 49.76 million. Monsoon Hit Agriculture: Kandoodhoo farmers report “irreparable” monsoon damage, with one-third of a major field destroyed and councils seeking detailed assessments for assistance. Trade Boost with Türkiye: The Maldives–Türkiye Preferential Trade Agreement has entered into force, cutting tariffs across 75 lines and improving market access for Maldivian fisheries exports. Cross-Border Payments: Favara-UPI real-time transfers are now live between Maldives and India via Bank of Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank, aiming to grow remittances ahead of the October peak. Agri-Exports to Maldives: APEDA facilitated the first air shipment of Karnataka Neelam and Totapuri mangoes (1 metric tonne) to the Maldives, with farmers reportedly earning over 50% higher returns. Banking Leadership: Bank of Maldives CEO Mohamed Shareef becomes the first Maldivian chairman of the Asian Bankers Association. Airport Infrastructure Call: A veteran aviation expert urges weather-proofing VIA’s terminal drop-off area after heavy rain delays and passenger frustration. Hospitality Appointments & Upgrades: Meyyafushi Maldives names Asel Sartbaeva as Assistant Director of Sales and Hassan Afeef Ahmed as Front Office Manager, while Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa announces a resort-wide refurbishment. Shipping Safety Alert: 17 empty containers reportedly fell overboard from a Maldives-flagged vessel off Colombo, prompting navigational warnings and monitoring for possible drift toward the coast.