AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking & Payments: Maldives Premier Bank has selected Finastra’s Financial Messaging API to modernize its international banking and enable 24/7 Swift connectivity, with a path to add other payment rails and tools for fraud, sanctions screening and payment traceability. Airport Resilience: Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) signed MoUs with NDMA, Maldives Meteorological Service and Maldives Red Crescent to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response at Velana International Airport, including joint drills and real-time information sharing. Public Finance: Government spokesperson Mundhu says external debt repayment is the top economic priority to avoid default, while protecting essential services and managing domestic debt gradually. Border Tech: Japan donated 48 facial recognition systems to Maldives Immigration for Velana International Airport to speed up identity checks and improve border control. Tourism Demand: dnata Travel data shows the Maldives is the UAE’s top international summer destination, taking one in five overseas hotel bookings. Hospitality Careers: Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa appointed Audra Arul as Director of Sales & Marketing, effective May 28, 2026.
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