AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Payments: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has launched PayPal services in the Maldives via Ooredoo Fintech, linking PayPal accounts with M-Faisaa so users can receive international payments—aimed at boosting the digital economy and helping guesthouses, dive schools and freelancers take deposits and sell services abroad. Banking & Youth Sports: Bank of Maldives signed a three-year partnership with the Netball Association of Maldives, sponsoring junior netball tournaments to develop young talent. Scholarships: The Maldives Monetary Authority opened applications for higher education scholarships in Malaysia, covering undergraduate, master’s and PhD options, with a 30 June deadline. Consumer Safety: Maldives Police reported 36 scam cases in the past week, with losses of MVR 118,370.05, mostly e-commerce fraud; authorities urged buyers to verify sellers and avoid advance payments. Fintech Promotions: DhiraaguPay is running an MVR 1 pizza deal at Pizza Buona (Maafannu and Hulhumalé Phase I) for the first 500 customers per outlet on Thursday, takeaway only. Tourism & Conservation: Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru highlights how Maldives tourism can train marine scientists beyond resort islands, supporting reef education and local conservation capacity.
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