Blue Economy: A World Bank-backed look at how ocean-based sectors—from fisheries and ports to marine renewables and tourism—could top $5T by the early 2030s, with Maldives-relevant lessons for sustainable growth. Chagos & regional claims: Maldives President Muizzu pushes a historical case over Chagos/Foalhavahi, adding a new layer to decolonisation, Diego Garcia, and Indian Ocean power debates. UNGA 81 South Asia: An explainer on what South Asian states raised at UNGA 81, spanning climate justice, conflict diplomacy, and AI access/sovereignty. Climate talks in the Pacific: World powers head to Nadi for COP31 prep, with sea-level rise, ocean impacts, and a major adaptation finance gap front and centre. Maldives resort energy resilience: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 spotlights floating lagoon solar (Atoll Solar & Ocean Sun) and a push to integrate solar, batteries, and microgrid control for island reliability. Digital tourism systems: MIRA launches the Maldives Guest Information System (MGIS) to centralise guest data and streamline reporting for guesthouses. Port & productivity: Muizzu inspects the Thilafushi commercial port project, a $250M expansion aimed at easing Male’ congestion and boosting trade capacity. Connectivity boost: Dhiraagu marks its 38th anniversary with 38GB data, IDD minutes, and an AI call assistant. GM Forum tech & finance: Panels on AI/data/automation for hospitality operations and IFC financing for Maldives energy resilience.