AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFootball in Malé: Pakistan booked the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives after beating Afghanistan 2-0 on Sunday, with goals by Umar Nawaz and Harun Hamid. The win sends Pakistan to Wednesday’s title match and marks their first senior men’s final in 35 years. Food safety push: President Mohamed Muizzu marked World Food Safety Day by calling for stronger, data-driven food safety systems and collective action, pointing to new regulations under the Food Safety Act and tighter border controls. Environment funding: Muizzu also announced an additional annual allocation of $454,000 from the Maldives Green Fund for environmental protection and conservation, including protected areas, wildlife, research, awareness, and capacity-building. Diplomacy milestone: The Maldives won its first-ever seat on the UN ECOSOC for 2027–2029, securing 183 votes and a chance to better represent small island states on climate and development issues. Tourism & skills: Marriott Maldives graduated 40 apprentices from its 2026 programme, highlighting local career pathways in hospitality.
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