While President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu inspected the Thilamalé bridge works, he stated that he is resolving issues concerning parking slots issued during his mayoralty, and that he has dismissed a family political appointee over the Th. Atoll resort share issue. A STELCO HR employee has been suspended and an investigation launched after an instruction was heard telling staff to send screenshots confirming they signed up for PNC while a call was placed to a Raajje TV programme. The "Adhadhu" newspaper has lodged a complaint with the President's Office over being barred from President's Office press conferences in connection with a documentary brought about President Dr. Muizzu. Malé Mayor Adam Azim expressed concern that the council could come to a standstill if it does not receive the 10 million Rufiyaa per month from vehicle fees following amendments to the Land Transport Act and the 13 million Rufiyaa block grant. Dr. Ahmed Riyaz has been appointed to the post of Chief Statistician of the Maldives Bureau of Statistics. In addition, the political …
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu authorized the phased recruitment of nearly 2,000 healthcare professionals nationwide to resolve critical shortages, marking the only sector permitted new hires this year. Concurrently, updated regulations now require tourist resorts to convert 40% of their monthly foreign currency revenue into Rufiyaa via local banks. Internationally, the government launched an inquiry into reports alleging restricted dual-use goods were funneled through Velana International Airport to Russia, while Thailand reduced visa-free stays for Maldivians from 60 to 30 days.
To strengthen the value of the Maldivian Rufiyaa and halt the dollar black market, systemic reforms must be brought, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam stated on September 3, 2026. To address the rising dollar rates in the black market, a new foreign exchange regulation mandating resorts to exchange 40% of their dollars began implementation on September 1, 2026. It was revealed that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's pledge to increase the dollar allowance sold by banks to travelers to 1,000 remains incomplete and under review due to external circumstances. Out of uncollected dues to MIRA, 3.5 billion Rufiyaa was recovered for the state during the first six months of 2026. Furthermore, 1.2 billion Rufiyaa was received by the state as Departure Tax by the end of July 2026. Projects conducted by the government to facilitate fishermen's access to ice and to establish refrigeration systems on fishing vessels are also underway.
Read More →In the "Rayyithunge Adu" podcast delivered on September 3, 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stated that he has authorized the phased recruitment of approximately 2,000 healthcare professionals needed nationwide to resolve the staff shortage faced by the Maldivian health sector.
Read More →To assist President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's five million trees planting program, the Government of Kerala, India, donated 1,200 plants, which were officially handed over by Kerala's Forest Minister Shibu Baby John to Maldivian Consul General Aminath Shifana in Thiruvananthapuram. In addition, under the program, the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy signed agreements to provide five hundred thousand Rufiyaa in aid to each of 20 island councils in order to establish nurseries required for tree planting in the islands.
Read More →Following a report in The Wall Street Journal alleging that the Maldives is being used as a transit hub to evade sanctions imposed against Russia, Chief Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) stated that they are looking into the facts of the matter and that there is no pressure from the US or Europe. Under Thailand's new visa policy, Maldivians have been permitted to stay in the country without a visa for 30 days, with the announcement stating that this change will come into effect starting September 15, 2026.
Read More →Looking at the important social news of 3 September 2026, the Police Anti-Scam Centre has revealed that over 1.96 million Rufiyaa was lost across 184 scam cases reported last August, with 1.12 million Rufiyaa successfully recovered. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conveyed condolences following the passing of M. Echo Abdulla Shareef, who served the state for more than 41 years and the President's Office for over 34 years. Abdulla Shareef's funeral prayer was held at the Aa Sahara Mosque after the Fajr prayer on 3 September. Several suspects have been taken into police custody regarding various cases of drugs, theft, and sexual abuse. In addition, the President gave assurance that the government will address public grievances related to housing. While the police are taking special measures to ensure road safety and reduce accidents, various activities were carried out to mark Police Service Day. As preparations are underway to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Maldives embracing Islam, the 'Future Foundations' program has been launched to empower youth. Important developments were also …
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