Diplomatic Push: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received the Letter of Credence from Qatar’s newly appointed non-resident ambassador, Hamad Mohammed Abdullah Al-Sanad Al-Dosari, with both sides flagging expanded cooperation in economy, tourism, investment and infrastructure. More Envoys: Muizzu also accepted credentials from five other non-resident ambassadors (Dominican Republic, Cuba, Kosovo, Slovenia and Somalia), discussing healthcare, education, sports, climate and sustainable development. Tourism & Trade Links: Maldives and Namibia renewed focus on tourism, trade and investment, plus fisheries and knowledge exchange. Aviation Connectivity: Maldives signed an air services agreement with Ethiopia to enable scheduled direct flights, with Ethiopian Airlines already signaling interest. Banking Digital Update: Bank of Maldives rolled out Aaya updates on its mobile and internet banking to streamline customer requests, including removing the messaging option for banking requests. Hospitality Recognition: Reethi Faru Resort won Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026 (top 10% globally). Resort Talent: Sheraton Maldives celebrated seven graduates from Marriott’s Kurimagu Leadership Programme. Governance Watch: UK charity regulators are reviewing serious governance concerns at the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme after a teenager’s death on an excursion. Local Telecom Promo: Dhiraagu handed over the second speedboat under its “Win 2 Speedboats” promotion to a Malé customer.