Maldives Financial Expo: The Maldives Monetary Authority has pushed the registration deadline for the Maldives Financial Expo to 6 June (from 1 June). The expo runs 2–4 July at Hulhumalé Central Park and will feature banks, insurers and other financial institutions, alongside the MMA’s Maldives Financial Sector Awards (applications open until 28 June) spanning financial inclusion, literacy, digital finance, SME services and green finance. Sustainable marine transport: Navier and JIH Global Investment of Dubai plan to bring dozens of zero-emissions vessels to the Maldives, targeting 100 boats with an initial five deployed in 2026 under a “sustainable maritime corridor” concept linking airports, resorts, villas and local islands. Luxury hospitality launches: MGallery Collection opened V Villas Maldives at Mirihi in South Ari Atoll, adding 42 villas (including four new overwater pool villas) and a land-and-sea dining lineup. Wellness programming: InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau is rolling out International Yoga Day experiences at AVI Spa, including Aqua Yoga and Floating Sound Therapy, while the Maldives also gears up for Global Wellness Day 2026 with community-focused #JoyMagenta activities. Resort culture & craft: Amilla Maldives partnered with The Clay Studio Maldives to launch the island’s first dedicated pottery and ceramic production space with guest workshops.