Energy & Finance: The ADB approved a USD 50 million emergency loan for Maldives energy security, aimed at easing fiscal pressure from higher global fuel prices by funding essential diesel for electricity and water, plus fuel for transport of food and medical supplies and inter-island and waste management needs. Tourism Policy: Parliament is set to debate GST amendments to apply the “destination principle” on goods and services supplied to Maldives by offshore booking platforms, foreign tour operators and overseas travel agents. Tourism Markets: Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen leads a high-level mission to Russia to boost tourism cooperation and air connectivity, with meetings planned in Moscow and St. Petersburg with government, tour operators, trade partners and hospitality players. Digital Assets & Industry: Visit Maldives will host the inaugural Digital Ownership Summit 2026 in December, focused on tokenised real-world assets and how they could support tourism, infrastructure and investment under Maldives 2.0. Business & Tech: Synetecs says its Thaana AI upgrade cuts costs while expanding Dhivehi and English support, adding far higher usage limits for the same spend. Ports & Trade Ops: Maldives Ports Limited will auction unclaimed goods at Malé Commercial Harbour online later this month, with inspection and bidding rules set through its portal. Safety & Response: MNDF reported 13 emergency incidents last week, while search efforts continue for three missing people after a supply boat sank in the Huvadhoo Sea.