AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Economy: Maldives tourist arrivals rose 2.2% this month, with 172,487 visitors so far—though the year-to-date total still trails last year—while MMA data shows tourism tax and fee inflows up 6% in the first half as reserves swing amid heavy external debt servicing. Forex Rules Clarified: The Maldives Monetary Authority says resorts and other businesses are not legally barred from paying employee salaries in U.S. dollars, even after the 40% foreign-exchange deposit rule—while the longer-term plan targets more domestic use of rufiyaa. Public Services: Maldives Immigration will extend expiring passports free of charge until end-June next year due to passport booklet stock delays, with emergency passports issued for short trips. Climate Watch: The MET Office warns temperatures will stay above average from September to November as El Niño strengthens, with regional rainfall shifts and risks to coral reefs, agriculture and fisheries. Security & Justice: Two men were jailed over an oil attack on opposition activist Mandhy Zubair, and three men were convicted for running large-scale Telegram channels distributing explicit material for profit. Infrastructure: MPL has opened a tender for facilities for the Thilafushi Port Development Project, as the commercial port move out of Malé advances. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam urged OIC members to take decisive action on Palestine during an emergency Jeddah meeting.
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