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The Co.Lab 2026 Public Voting link is now live. Help shape the implementation priorities of AI initiatives designed to improve public services and government operations across the Maldives. Vote now: app.colab.mv/voting #CoLab2026 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

Highlights from Co.Lab26 Hackathon 🎥 Two days. Countless ideas. Late-night builds, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical AI innovation, all in one unforgettable hackathon experience. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

Have you casted your vote yet? This is your chance to help prioritise which AI initiatives move forward for Wave 1 implementation to improve public services & government operations. Visit: app.colab.mv/voting #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

And that’s a wrap on Co.Lab 26! From identifying national AI priorities to building real solutions, Co.Lab 26 brought together ministries, experts, mentors, and innovators to advance practical AI implementation in the Maldives. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

Closing Remarks by Mohamed Ushau, Head of @Futuremdv, reflected on the collaboration and innovation demonstrated throughout Co.Lab 26. Co.Lab 26 marks the first step in the Maldives AI Lab journey, with much more ahead. Thank you to everyone who shaped this journey.

Congratulations to the winners of the Co.Lab26 Hackathon! 🥇 1st Place: Team Alpha 🥈 2nd Place: AfterCode 🥉 3rd Place: Abdulla Falih Thank you to all for making this an incredible experience. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

Snapshots from the final presentation sessions of the Co.Lab 26 Hackathon. Presentations featured: RTI4All — RTI4ALL Abdulla Falih — MV-AIHA Public Service — FahiExemp Alpha — Ehy AtollFeeNa — Atoll Feena #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

Snapshots from the Co.Lab 26 Hackathon final presentations. Presentations featured: Ahmed Mansoor — Swipe Market AfterCode — AfterArrival Munsif Mansoor — SwipeStore Eleventh Law — VerifyPortal Project Zero — Alhu #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

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The build phase is complete! Submissions are in, presentation draws have been selected, and participants are now preparing their final pitch presentations. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0

The final sprint continues at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon! Participants and teams are building, refining, and collaborating as their ideas take shape. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #AIMaldives #Maldives2Point0

On Day 1 of Co.Lab26 Hackathon an introduction for the tracks were given by Mohamed Ushau the Head of @Futuremdv and Hussain Sarfaraz, Head of Information Systems at @bankofmaldives. Participants were briefed on the 2 tracks of hackathon: Applied AI & Fintech solutions.

Meet the teams on Track 2 at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon. These teams will be working with BML’s Swipe API to develop innovative fintech solutions. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #AIMaldives #Maldives2Point0

Meet the teams on Track 1 at the Co.Lab26 Hackathon. These teams will be developing practical AI solutions focused on addressing real challenges and opportunities in the Maldives. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #AIMaldives #Maldives2Point0

The Co.Lab26 Hackathon builds will continue through the night! Participants are hard at work developing solutions and preparing for tomorrow’s sessions. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow. #CoLab26 #BML #MINDCo #Maldives2Point0