AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGST Push on Tourism: The government has submitted a bill to impose GST on services supplied to the Maldives by foreign booking platforms and tour operators, aiming to apply the “destination principle” and target offshore providers once MIRA sets simplified arrangements, with an estimated MVR 1.6bn in annual revenue. Maldives-India Ties: President Muizzu and PM Modi exchanged Independence Day messages, with Muizzu reaffirming priority for strengthening the Maldives–India partnership and Modi thanking Maldives for its warm wishes. National Day Heritage Launch: Muizzu inaugurated “Vaahaka Vau” in Utheemu, a walk-through heritage park telling Boduthakurufaanu’s independence struggle, as part of heritage-based income efforts. Revenue Update: MIRA reported state revenue of MVR 22.7bn for Jan–Jul, up 8.73%, driven by TGST and rising dollar collections amid FX pressure. Fire in Malé: A seventh-floor apartment fire in H. Fahivai was extinguished quickly; a responding police officer was injured but not seriously. Youth & Space: A Maldivian girl was selected for Mission ShakthiSAT, a global satellite-building programme for girls. Tourism Event Partners: Visit Maldives named STO Energy and Jalboot as energy and transportation partners for the World Travel Awards 2026.
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