AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Identity Push: Parliament has approved the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Bill and a Digital Identity Bill, setting up a legal framework for a national digital identity system and a new state agency to steer digital governance. Biometric Policy Debate: Spain’s AEPD warns that EU-style eID approaches could create “digital division” unless alternatives to EUDI Wallet biometrics are guaranteed. Local Enforcement: Police detained two expatriates in Hulhumalé over an alleged unauthorized waste disposal business, transferring them to Immigration for further action. Banking & Payments: Bank of Maldives (BML) and Mastercard launched a promotion offering MVR 100,000 in cash prizes for new BML Mastercard Debit Card applicants. Tourism Demand Shift: Luxury travel is seeing a rise in multigenerational “honeymoon” trips, with Maldives among classic destinations being booked for families. Trade Talks: Maldives and India held consultations on Technical Barriers to Trade as FTA negotiations continue, focusing on standards, testing, and safety for goods. Agriculture & Food Security: Maldives is working with Chinese scientific experts to diagnose and control tree diseases and invasive pests, including the coconut palm “Ruku Madi” infestation. Aviation Connectivity: S7 Airlines opened ticket sales for a new Novosibirsk–Malé route starting Oct 30, 2026, twice weekly.
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