National Day Message: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urged citizens to keep “Nation First” at the heart of Maldivian nationalism, warning against discord that could harm sovereignty and identity. Judiciary Appointments: Five judges were sworn in at the Civil and Criminal Courts after Judicial Service Commission selections. Aviation & Infrastructure: Island Aviation reopened the tender for expanding and redeveloping Dharavandhoo Airport’s passenger terminal, with proposals due Sept 10 and an 18-month delivery target. Foreign Relations: Muizzu discussed trade, development and regional security with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call. FX & Economy Politics: MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed said dollar reserves are “empty,” warned of hyperinflation pressures, and criticised the resort 20% revenue conversion plan; meanwhile Minister Mohamed Saeed said official USD transactions and allocations have surged via banks and state support. Tourism Strategy: Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen said arrivals bounced back in July after Middle East disruptions and previewed Visit Maldives Year 2027’s “Islands Are Us” theme. Social Policy: A new platform aims to feed women’s atoll and city concerns into an Annual Women’s Policy Agenda for national decision-making. Public Finance: Subsidy spending has overshot allocations by MVR 335m, while student loan disbursements remain low at 15.7% of the budgeted amount. Public Safety & Tech: Police sought UAE support to further develop the Maldives Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC).