AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoZakat Boost for Care: Maldives Zakat collections doubled in June, reaching $1.37m (up from $687k last year), with $5.16m in the first half of 2026—supporting welfare including bone marrow transplants for children with thalassaemia. Tobacco-Free Push: Sri Lanka’s medical groups urged a “Tobacco-Free Generation” plan to ban sales to people born on/after 1 Jan 2010, citing major health and economic harm. Dengue Alert for Travellers: Hawaii reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu (total six for 2026); officials say transmission risk is low but remind people to remove standing water to cut mosquito breeding. Maldives–India Talks: Minister Mohamed Saeed said recent discussions with India focused on trade, investment, digital economy, tourism and connectivity, with progress on the India–Maldives FTA and BIT. Wellness Tourism Momentum: Maldives resorts keep racking up wellness travel buzz, from plastic-free initiatives and shark awareness at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru/Dhawa Ihuru to Travel + Leisure awards for LUX* South Ari Atoll and family-focused luxury stays.
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