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Groq, a leading innovator in AI inference technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Meta to power the official Llama API, delivering what it claims to be the fastest and most cost-effective way to run Meta’s latest Llama 4 models. In a major step forward for developers building production-ready AI applications, the Llama 4 API — now in preview — is being accelerated by Groq’s proprietary Language Processing Unit (LPU), touted as the world’s most efficient inference chip. The collaboration aims to provide developers with an unparalleled combination of speed, low cost, predictable low latency, and scalable performance. “Teaming up…
The Maldives is making a powerful impression at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) leading a 230-strong delegation representing 111 travel and tourism companies. The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim, is also in attendance, actively engaging with industry leaders to promote the Maldives as a top global travel destination. ATM 2025 is being held from April 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Center. Highlighting the importance of air connectivity in tourism promotion, Beond is participating as the official airline partner of the Maldives delegation.…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a stark warning about global financial stability during its 2025 Spring Meetings, highlighting the growing risks posed by policy uncertainty, high asset valuations, and escalating sovereign debt pressures. In its newly released Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR), the IMF emphasized that, while markets have managed to absorb recent shocks in an “orderly” fashion, the risks to financial stability are leaning sharply downward, particularly for emerging markets. Key Vulnerabilities Highlighted Tobias Adrian, the IMF’s Financial Counsellor, outlined three key vulnerabilities driving the Fund’s current assessment of global economic risks: Elevated Asset Valuations: Despite recent corrections,…
A growing number of leading economists are warning that the U.S. economy could be headed for a recession, with uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies emerging as a key driver of market volatility and business hesitation. A new Wall Street Journal survey of 64 economists, conducted in early April, found that the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months had risen to 45%. While still lower than previous peak forecasts during earlier economic scares, the spike in concerns coincides with the latest wave of tariff announcements by the Trump administration—particularly a reciprocal tariff plan announced and…
In a remarkable leap for artificial intelligence — and for marine science — Google has announced the development of DolphinGemma, an advanced AI model designed to learn and mimic the complex vocalizations of dolphins. The announcement, shared via an official Google blog post, marks a major step forward in the quest for interspecies communication. Unveiled fittingly on National Dolphin Day, DolphinGemma reflects the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and decades of field research. Developed in collaboration with Georgia Tech and the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), the AI model represents a pioneering attempt to understand dolphin communication patterns deeply enough to…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – April 28, 2025 — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a powerful keynote address at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) following the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development, urging the Muslim world to reclaim its legacy of scientific excellence and intellectual leadership. In a lecture titled “Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Development of Islamic Civilisation,” President Muizzu reflected on the Islamic Golden Age, when scholars and scientists from the Muslim world led the global pursuit of knowledge. He paid tribute to that era’s achievements and called for a revival…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Government of Maldives has unveiled over 50 key infrastructure and development projects for foreign investment during the Maldives–Malaysia Business Forum 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur as part of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ongoing official visit to Malaysia. The forum, which attracted a significant number of Malaysian investors and business leaders, showcased investment opportunities across 52 major projects. These opportunities span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure development, healthcare, higher education, sports, airport expansion, tourism, fisheries and marine industries, energy, creative economy, banking and finance, and ICT. Notably, several projects outlined in President Dr Muizzu’s…
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources to enhance financial access for fishermen across the Maldives. The agreement was signed today by the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, and BML’s CEO and Managing Director, Mohamed Shareef. Under the new partnership, fishermen registered on the National Fishermen’s Register will be eligible for a range of credit facilities, including personal financing, credit cards, and home loans tailored to their income patterns. Notably, eligible fishermen can now access personal financing up to MVR 300,000 without the need for…
Kuala Lumpur – His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a keynote address today at the Maldives–Malaysia Business Forum 2025, urging Malaysian businesses to explore the growing investment opportunities in the Maldives as the country accelerates its journey toward becoming a fully developed nation by 2040. In his address, President Muizzu reaffirmed his Administration’s steadfast commitment to the pledges made to the Maldivian people. “The priorities we pledged to the people from the very beginning are of utmost importance to me — to improve the quality of life, strengthen our institutions, and unlock the full potential of our islands,” he…
Putrajaya – His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives and His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, held official talks today at Putra Perdana in Putrajaya as part of President Muizzu’s ongoing official visit to Malaysia. The discussions, led by President Muizzu and Prime Minister Anwar, focused on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors and reaffirming the strong ties between the two nations. President Muizzu expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended by the Malaysian government and emphasised the importance of maintaining positive momentum in bilateral relations to foster mutual growth and a lasting…