AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Development Bids: Maldives opened bids for resort projects across 15 islands and lagoons, including three halal-designated sites with 50-year leases and requirements such as halal-certified services and alcohol/pork bans. Monetary Policy Tightening: The Maldives Monetary Authority approved higher bank minimum reserves and expanded open market operations to drain excess Rufiyaa liquidity, citing monetary financing used to fund government borrowing. Currency Confidence Debate: Former President Abdulla Yameen said people no longer want to save in Rufiyaa, warning of a potential rise in the black-market USD rate and linking the issue to public confidence. Hospitality Trade Push: Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 will run Sept 7-9, aiming to bring 100+ exhibitors and buyers from 120+ resorts, with a Global Culinary Challenge endorsed by Worldchefs. Real Estate & Housing Expo: The 14th Maldives Living Expo opened in Hulhumalé, featuring developers, interior and smart-home firms, and finance partners including MIB. Corporate Moves: Ooredoo Maldives reshuffled its board and company secretary; Azorra added an A330-200 to its wide-body portfolio; BoardPAC appointed Chrishan Fernando as VP Sales & Marketing. Agriculture & Pest Control: A palm pest biological control rearing center was inaugurated to produce parasitoids for eco-friendly coconut pest management.
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