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Eagle Hills has unveiled architectural designs for its planned housing development in Hulhumalé Phase 3, showcasing residential towers, waterfront homes and public facilities. The designs were shared by Housing Minister Dr Abdulla
The Bank of Maldives BML processed USD 2.86 billion in outward foreign currency transactions during the first nine months of 2026, according to figures released by the bank. The transactions included more
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have called for greater awareness, support and access to mental health services in the Maldives to mark World Mental Health Day on October
The National Social Protection Agency NSPA spent MVR 4.83 million from the state budget on therapeutic treatment for people with special needs last month, according to its latest statistics. A total of
The Maldives Police Service has introduced SmartDraw software to improve the accuracy and efficiency of road accident investigations. Introduced by the Traffic Investigation Function under the Traffic Police and Road Management Department,
Maldivian actor Reeko Moosa is returning to the lead role in a film after 25 years, starring in the upcoming Dhivehi movie Keeve. Directed by Easa Shareef, the film marks the director’s
Velana International Airport VIA has begun a three-day Water Aerodrome Certification Audit by the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. The audit covers safety, operations, emergency preparedness, infrastructure and regulatory compliance. MACL CEO and
Maldives Airports Company Limited MACL has held its Winter Readiness 2026/2027 kickoff meeting to prepare for the upcoming winter travel season. The Maldives welcomed a record 224,455 tourists in December 2025. January
The President’s Office has rejected a report by Adhadhu alleging that it refused to disclose President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s financial statements, describing the claim as false and baseless. Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed
Eagle Hills Chairman Mohamed Alabbar says the proposed Ras Malé waterfront and marina project could create around 40,000 jobs during construction and another 15,000 to 18,000 permanent jobs once operational. Speaking to
The government has established Government Service Centres across 18 atolls to make government services more accessible outside Malé. The centres will operate under the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labor and Technology, bringing
Moody’s has upgraded the Maldives’ sovereign credit rating from Caa2 to Caa1, maintaining a stable outlook. The decision, announced on October 8, reflects reduced near-term default risk following major debt repayments and
An Auditor General’s Office audit of Addu Equatorial Hospital has flagged millions of rufiyaa in unnecessary and questionable expenses between 2022 and 2024. The audit found that MVR 183.9 million was spent
Six members of the Parole Board have been dismissed following the controversial decision to release convicted drug trafficker Abdulla Ibrahim, known as “Abucha,” on parole. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan said the six
Abdulla Ibrahim, known as “Abucha,” has been returned to prison after his parole was revoked. Abucha, who is serving a 25-year sentence for drug trafficking, was released on parole on October 1.
Former Human Rights Commission of Maldives HRCM Secretary-General Shammoon Hameed has been appointed as a member of the commission. Shammoon previously served as HRCM’s Director of Investigation from 2010 to 2012 and
The first two segments of the Ameenee Magu renovation project in Malé have been completed and opened to public transport. The project was awarded to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company MTCC,
The national campaign to promote next year as ‘Visit Maldives Year’ has officially been launched. The campaign was launched at a ceremony held to mark National Tourism Day, by Transport and Civil
The Maldives National Service has completed its first year, with 1,028 Maldivian youth graduating from its basic training programme. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the programme has achieved its target of training
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority MIRA has launched the Maldives Guest Information System MGIS, a new digital platform for tourism establishments to submit and manage guest information. Launched on October 1, MGIS
by Milzam Masood
