AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEngineering & Women in STEM: Maldives’ first national Engineers Awards 2026 honoured 10 recipients, with MWSC’s Dr Furqan Ibrahim taking top engineering prizes and Asrar becoming the Maldives’ first woman Chartered Civil Engineer to win the Women in Engineering Award. Tourism & Gender Equality: Aishath Sheena has become the first woman to work as a licensed tour guide, receiving her official pass at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. Immigration Crackdown: Maldives Immigration carried out raids in Greater Malé, checking 42 expatriates across 11 locations and detaining 5 for immigration violations, with further action against illegal work in salons and spas. National Values in Focus: The government approved a five-year National Respect Initiative and will designate a National Respect Day, under the slogan “Ikhthiraam ge Ufaa – Mujthamau ge Nafaa.” Culture in the Capital: Barceló Nasandhura Malé launches BMarket, a rooftop market experience bringing local crafts and food to Malé City this Friday. Travel Updates: Ghanaian passport holders can now enter the Maldives visa-free for up to 30 days, while Thailand’s visa-free scheme shifts back to 30-day stays from Sept 15.
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