AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiplomacy: President Sheikh Mohamed received credentials from 18 newly appointed UAE ambassadors, signaling fresh push to deepen ties with the Gulf and Europe. Public Finance & Safety Nets: Maldives Monetary Authority raised minimum capital requirements for payment service providers, tightening financial safeguards across the PSP sector. Fisheries Support: MVR 14.5 million in loans was disbursed to 113 fishermen via the Masveriya Portal in four months, covering equipment, vessel needs, housing and education. Regional Aid: President Muizzu pledged MVR 1 million to Nepal’s disaster relief fund after the Aug. 26 floods and landslides, reaffirming regional solidarity. Security: Police arrested nine Bangladeshi nationals in Malé in a drug bust, with suspects handed to Immigration after legal steps. Parliament Politics: PNC MPs rejected Abdulla Yameen’s claims of a “secret revolt” inside Parliament, with lawmakers insisting support for President Muizzu remains steady. Infrastructure & Trade: Maldives Ports Limited signed an MoU with China Harbour Engineering Company for Phase 1 of Thilafushi Port, raising strategic concerns over India ties. Governance & Revenue: MIRA recovered MVR 3.5 billion in six months, with total outstanding revenue at MVR 14.5 billion by end-June. Health Infrastructure: Health Ministry laid the foundation for an ADB-funded Central Cold Chain Facility in Hulhumalé to strengthen vaccine and temperature-sensitive storage.
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