Digital Safety Policy: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says the Maldives will restrict children under 16 from accessing selected social media platforms to curb cyberbullying and online grooming, with consultations and a target rollout within a year. Clean Energy Tech: AirPlus Renewables is preparing to launch its “EDGEWIND Tech” XEVA turbine, designed to generate power closer to where it’s used, with planned deployments including the Maldives. Tourism Tech & Engineering: Visit Maldives endorses TechEng 2026 (6–8 Oct, Hulhumalé), a B2B exhibition focused on energy, water, digital infrastructure, smart tech and sustainable engineering for hospitality. Payments Security: Commercial Bank of Ceylon introduces 3-D Secure (3DS 2.x) authentication for UnionPay e-commerce transactions, aiming to strengthen online payment security. Travel Industry Analytics: RateGain’s Direct Booking Friction Report 2026 argues hotels lose direct bookings mainly due to friction in their own digital journeys, from search visibility to slow mobile load times. Climate Risk Watch: New reporting highlights the “Doomsday Glacier” (Thwaites) and fears of rapid Antarctic ice shelf breakup with major sea-level implications. Underwater Safety: Maldives cave-diving deaths and the wider risks of underwater cave exploration keep spotlighting the need for safer dive practices and equipment.