AI in Justice: The Maldives is rolling out a two-year AI overhaul for the Prosecutor General’s Office, adding eight AI functions and expanding the Maafini case platform to speed up legal research and drafting—while keeping final prosecutorial decisions with human prosecutors. Youth & Skills: President Muizzu reaffirmed youth empowerment on International Youth Day, stressing education-to-work pathways like the National Apprenticeship and National Service programmes. Tourism Tech Partnership: Visit Maldives Corporation teamed up with Ooredoo Maldives as the official Digital Partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, aiming to boost connectivity and event execution. Community Impact (Banking): Bank of Maldives wrapped up seven staff-led Community Impact Grant projects across education and environmental initiatives. Marine Conservation: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau reported its first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season, with nests monitored under approved conservation protocols. Smart Infrastructure: Habeys reopened Maldives’ first smart studio with geo-fencing, voice-controlled lighting via Siri, and solar-backed power backup. Energy Storage Watch: A global update highlights renewed interest in long-duration flow batteries as a next step beyond short-lived lithium-ion storage. Marine Research & Tech4Nature: Tech4Nature Maldives handed modern monitoring equipment to South Ari Atoll marine rangers to strengthen protection of manta rays. Coconut Pest Control: Maldives opened a parasitoid rearing center at Hanimaadhoo to tackle coconut pests using biological control, targeting large daily production for release. Digital Careers: The World Bank-funded Sails project launched the My Career Portal to connect jobseekers, employers, and career advisors in one place.