AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Safety & Digital Policy: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says the government will restrict social media access for children under 16, with rules for selected platforms rolled out within 12 months, citing cyberbullying and harmful content risks while stressing continued digital progress. Connectivity & Aviation: Dhiraagu was named “Telco of the Year–Small Markets” at the Twimbit Telecom Awards 2026, as the company highlights nationwide mobile and fibre coverage across inhabited islands; meanwhile, Centara Grand Lagoon hosted an Australian delegation celebrating the inaugural direct Australia–Maldives service by Maldivian, in partnership with Luxury Escapes. Tourism & Experiences: Raaraa Pro 2026 kicked off in Dhiffushi (1–6 June), expanding beyond slalom into freestyle; W Maldives launched “Escape Remix” for June 2026 with a split stay between overwater and beach villas; and Six Senses joined UNEP/UN Tourism’s Recipe of Change to cut food waste by 2030. Resort Business Moves: Sri Lanka’s Hayleys agreed to sell Maldives resort assets linked to NH Maldives Kuda Rah for US$17.25m. Energy & Cost Pressure: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could hit vulnerable economies hardest, raising oil import bills and fuel inflation—an issue with direct relevance for fuel-dependent island states like the Maldives.
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