Finance & Appointments: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Hassan Zareer as the new Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises after Moosa Zameer’s resignation for health reasons, with Zareer taking the oath and bringing long experience in taxation, auditing and compliance. Ocean Economy: Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam says ocean research and marine resource identification are central to diversifying the economy and protecting livelihoods, pointing to climate impacts on fish stocks and moves to boost value addition and aquaculture. Banking Stability: Fitch assigned Bank of Maldives ratings of ‘CCC-’ (stable outlook) and ‘CCC+’ locally, citing the bank’s resilience and strong market position while noting the sovereign rating ceiling. Environment Funding: The President allocated MVR 7 million annually for environmental protection, as Maldives continues to push sustainability priorities. Tourism Outreach: Maldives promoted its tourism resources and luxury resorts to Chinese travellers in Beijing, aiming to deepen travel ties and capture more outbound demand. Sports (Regional): Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in the Maldives-hosted Diamond Jubilee tournament, booking the final—while the Maldives’ own campaign continues to draw attention. Aviation/Connectivity: Maldivian Air launched its inaugural Melbourne–Malé flight, highlighting growing international links.