AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSIDS Innovation Call: The FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for applications, with 13 finalists heading to Hangzhou in August 2026; five finalist spots are reserved for teams from participating SIDS including Maldives. Underwater Safety Spotlight (Maldives): New reporting on the Vaavu Atoll cave diving deaths says five Italian divers and a Maldivian military diver died during a recovery mission, raising fresh questions about depth limits, planning, and equipment for cave dives. Skills & Careers (Maldives): Four Seasons Maldives marked its 25th Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme anniversary, celebrating 1,058 Maldivian graduates and welcoming the next class of apprentices for 2027. Tech for Travel: ixigo is rolling out an AI-native travel assistant (TARA) that can track delays, gate changes, refunds, and help manage bookings via voice or text. Solar Supply Deal: GCL System Integration and Getz Energy signed an MoU for up to 1GW PV module supply over three years for Thailand projects. Marine Conservation (Maldives): Canareef Resort Maldives hosted a World Turtle Day awareness talk on protecting green and hawksbill turtles in Addu Atoll.
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