Mariculture Push: Maldives is moving to build a nationwide mariculture industry, with seaweed farming at the centre, and has identified five development zones (Bodu Thiladhunmathi, Raa, Meemu, Thaa and a lagoon near Maaniyaafushi) after promising results from the Fehendhoo pilot producing about 63 tonnes of dried seaweed monthly for export. Tourism & Transport Upgrade: The Maldives plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats under the Navier Network, starting with five vessels by year-end and scaling to 95 more over three years, aiming to cut emissions and modernise inter-island transfers. Food Systems for Institutions: Maldives Inflight Catering (MIC) hosted a forum on strengthening institutional food systems, highlighting supply-chain and infrastructure challenges across the archipelago and introducing a shelf-stable ambient meal solution from Singapore. Climate Funding Call: A Maldives vice president joined calls at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum urging stronger climate financing and practical support for sea-level-rise vulnerable cities, including technology transfer for coastal planning. Tourism Milestone: Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2026 at Velana International Airport, citing resilience despite disrupted air corridors. Hospitality Recognition: Several Maldives resorts and GMs picked up major travel awards, including Amilla Maldives (families + house reefs) and Grand Park Kodhipparu’s GM Raffaele Solferino.