Governance & Digital Services: Maldives Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla told the IPU in Arusha that good governance must deliver real results for people, stressing citizen listening, equal opportunities, and trust—while highlighting how eFaas and OneGov are bringing services closer (272,000+ registered). Tourism Policy & Telecom Link: At Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026, industry leaders urged more open consultation and better data use in policymaking, while Dhiraagu CEO Valdemar Ferradaz said tourism growth and telecom development are tightly connected. Tourism Tax Update: Maldives appears to have postponed the 17% TGST on foreign travel firms to April 1, 2027 after UK trade lobbying. Energy Resilience: Hotelier GM Forum 2026 also spotlighted lagoon floating solar and the next step for resorts: pairing solar with batteries, generators and smarter control for true resilience. Mariculture Training: Applications opened for the 4th Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program (Oct 31–Nov 12) at Maniyafushi, teaching hatchery and nursery production plus disease prevention. Media Responsibility: MMBC urged broadcasters to share news responsibly on National Broadcasting Day, citing the role of tech in strengthening skills and independent, responsible journalism. China–Maldives Stance: Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua rejected “backyard” claims and said cooperation includes renewable energy, fisheries, agriculture and the digital economy.