Healthcare & Digital Supply: StatePharma’s Dr Shah says medicine shortages in the Maldives come from long-standing gaps in import, storage and stock management, and that an ERP plus e-logistics platform is already in its first phase to give real-time nationwide visibility of stock and improve forecasting. Scholarships for Skills: Universal Foundation awarded four 2026 medical scholarships (neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, critical care, and pediatric respiratory medicine) to tackle national specialist shortages, with over 60 doctors already trained through the programme. AI in Dhivehi: Synetecs launched a major Thaana AI upgrade, cutting costs for users by up to 35x while adding full Dhivehi and English support, new AI models and tool-calling, plus easier recurring payments via Bank of Maldives card tokenisation. Digital Ownership for Tourism & Assets: Visit Maldives Corporation will host the inaugural Digital Ownership Summit 2026 on 12 Dec, focused on tokenised real-world assets and how they could support Maldives tourism, infrastructure and investment under Maldives 2.0. Space Inspiration for Girls: Maldives selected Aminath Noya Sameeh for Mission ShakthiSAT, a global girls’ satellite development programme aimed at building interest in STEM and space science. Housing Progress: The Housing Ministry says 55% of Rasmalé reclamation is complete (556.54 hectares reclaimed), as the flagship project continues amid earlier delay concerns. Tech & Design Tools: Trident Corporation rolled out BricsCAD in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, pushing affordable CAD access with training and support for architects, engineers and surveyors. Safety Warning for Shark Content: Experts warn influencers to stop risky “swim with sharks” behaviour after multiple bite incidents, including a Maldives case, as social media pressure pushes people too close to apex predators. Esports: Ooredoo Nation’s PUBG Mobile National Championship 2026 concluded with Syndicate, LNN SDMZ and DCM DMT qualifying for South Asia regional competition. Festive Hospitality: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort unveiled “12 Pearls of the Ocean” for 20 Dec 2026–7 Jan 2027, featuring Pixie Lott and other guest experiences.