Telecom & Safety: Ooredoo Maldives marked its 21st anniversary with the launch of AirFibre ChildSafe and new offers, pushing its “Digital Maldives” push beyond connectivity. Crime Prevention & Migration Tech: The Ministry of Homeland Security, Labor and Technology says it’s building proactive crime prevention, expanding awareness for expatriate workers, and rolling out biometric registration plus advanced digital systems to strengthen migration management. Public Finance & Infrastructure: Mariyam Nazleena was appointed to the accounting and finance board at IDS, a state-owned company driving Maldives infrastructure projects, bringing deep IFMIS and SAP experience. Tourism Marketing: Visit Maldives reported a month-long campaign delivering 160M+ impressions, 22M+ video views, and 600,000+ website sessions across YouTube, Instagram, Google and Yandex. Maritime Security: Australia-donated patrol vessel Imaadhuddin was commissioned into MNDF service after crew training and a long delivery voyage. Conservation Tech: Manta Trust’s MantaBase invites Maldives visitors to upload manta ray photos for AI-powered IDtheManta, turning trips into conservation science. Sustainability in Resorts: Cora Cora Maldives earned Green Globe Gold (93%) for its Freedom Footprints programme, including coral restoration and marine conservation. Health Milestone: World Hepatitis Day coverage highlights Maldives’ triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. Events & MICE: Manhattan Grand Hotel in Greater Malé opened bookings for major conferences and exhibitions from Sept 2026.