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Police have stated that 25-year-old Mariyam Maee Jameel from L. Mundoo, who was reported missing, presented herself to the Henveiru Police Station on Saturday, September 5, 2026. A dangerous fire incident occurred at a house inhabited by expatriates in Sh. Foakaidhoo, causing significant damages. Under the Land Transport Act, the government has decided to cancel the registration of vehicles that have reached 20 years from their manufacture date, and has published the compensation policy for the disposal of vehicles after a three-year grace period. The book fair organized by the Maldives National University (MNU) is receiving tremendous public support. It has been revealed that Eema, who represented the Maldives in the Miss World pageant, has withdrawn from the competition.
It was announced on September 5, 2026, that Mariyam Maee Jameel, who was reported missing and being searched for, has been found. While relevant authorities and the family were working to locate her, it was confirmed that she had been found, and information regarding this was brought to the public's attention. In connection with this incident, it was stated that she is in good condition, and gratitude was extended to all parties who assisted in finding her.
To ensure road safety and security, significant changes have been brought to road traffic regulations and have come into effect. The primary objective of these changes, published on September 5, 2026, is to reduce hazardous road accidents and enhance the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. Under these new regulations, strict emphasis has been placed on observing speed limits, driving licenses, and fully obeying traffic signs. Additionally, relevant authorities are working with special priority to strengthen legal actions against violators and bring order to the road system.
The book fair organized by the Maldives National University (MNU) commenced on September 5, 2026, and is currently underway. This fair is an event held with the purpose of increasing interest in reading among students and the general public, and facilitating easy access in one place to books written across various fields. Notable Maldivian authors, publishers, and various booksellers are participating in the fair, selling a large number of books written in both Dhivehi and English to the public at special prices. Receiving support from the general public as well as the educational community, this fair is an important step toward reviving and fostering a reading culture.
A fire broke out on Saturday, 5 September 2026, in a house in Sh. Foakaidhoo where expatriates were residing. Relevant authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and assess the damage caused. Island residents and relevant authorities actively participated in controlling and extinguishing the fire.
On 5 September 2026, a special policy regarding the driving of land vehicles older than 20 years was published. Under this policy, standards and set guidelines to be followed when using and driving vehicles older than 20 years on roads are stipulated. Additionally, this policy includes important procedures concerning the assessment of the safety and technical condition of such vehicles as well as driving permits. All parties possessing vehicles older than 20 years have been instructed to comply with this policy introduced on 5 September.
The Maldives' participant, Eema, has withdrawn from the world beauty pageant, the Miss World competition. With this decision revealed on 5 September 2026, it has been learned that Eema, who had received the opportunity to represent the Maldives in the competition, will no longer continue in it. Although specific details regarding the reason for her withdrawal have not yet been officially disclosed, this was significant news that garnered widespread attention on that day.