Maldives–India Trade & Investment: India and the Maldives have concluded bilateral investment treaty (BIT) talks, with the text now in “legal scrubbing,” while free trade agreement (FTA) talks are being fast-tracked; both sides also discussed boosting cooperation in tourism, startups, digital payments and MSMEs. Tourism & Hospitality Expansion: Gulf Hotels Group (Bahrain) says it has signed an MoU with Maldivian partner Keiretsu Pvt Ltd to develop its first luxury resort in Kaafu Atoll, aiming for a private-island experience near Velana International Airport. Forensics & Public Services: The government has started preparations for the Maldives’ first dedicated post-mortem examination facility via a Level 2 medical unit at Male’ City Group of Hospitals, to support medico-legal services nationwide. Digital Transformation: Parliament has approved the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Bill and the Digital Identity Bill, now heading to the ICT Committee, as the country builds a legal framework for national digital identity and digital governance. Business Events & Marketing: MATI Insight returns on 12 August with workshops on creativity, business communication and AI-powered brand building. Tourism Demand Shift: A report notes honeymoon destinations, including the Maldives, are increasingly seeing multigenerational travel as resorts adapt to family needs. Local Enforcement: Police detained two expatriates in Hulhumalé over an alleged unauthorized waste disposal business, transferring them to Immigration for further action.