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6 September 2026
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Sports

The company announced on September 6, 2026, that the physical works—including subbase preparation, mat laying, and fencing—of the outdoor volleyball court developed in Ha. Dhidhdhoo, contracted to MTCC by the Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, have been completed.

Completion of mat laying work on the Dhidhdhoo volleyball court

The work of laying mats on the volleyball court in Dhidhdhoo was successfully completed on September 6, 2026. Following the completion of this work, volleyball players and sports-loving youth of the island now have the opportunity to play with modern and safe facilities. Additionally, the improved quality of the court with this new matting will facilitate holding volleyball tournaments at the island and atoll levels with greater excitement.

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Politics

Heated verbal exchanges took place in the political arena between former President Abdulla Yameen and Speaker of the People's Majlis Abdul Raheem Abdulla. In addition to President Yameen addressing a PNF front-office meeting, preparations for the party's 'Fehi Signal' gathering are progressing rapidly. Elections Commission records confirmed that Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has left Adhaalath Party and officially signed with the ruling PNC. Along with a membership drive, preparations for the PNC Congress have now commenced. Majlis Majority Leader Ibrahim Falah faced significant criticism over remarks he made concerning support for President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. A statement issued by President's Office Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) regarding an article published by 'Dhauru' news concerning resort foreign exchange regulations was later deleted and retracted. The President's Office has drawn major criticism for excluding and denying opportunities to 'Adhadhu' news at government press conferences. The CEO of ITFC paid a courtesy call on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and held discussions. Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid spoke critically regarding the country's development affairs. Furthermore, a special interview with Thinadhoo City Mayor Saud Ali was also published in the media.

 Economy

With the amendment brought to the Foreign Currency Act mandating the exchange of 40 percent of tourism sector revenue through banks, and following measures taken to halt black market trade, the price of the dollar has begun to decrease. Fenaka Corporation revealed on September 6, 2026, that 107 employees were terminated with a four-month salary package under its downsizing program. Due to the foreign exchange shortage, Bank of Maldives has begun charging up to a 30 percent transaction fee on purchases made with MVR debit cards on e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. The work to develop the government taxi line service and application to be introduced in the Malé region has been awarded to MTCC. A five-year framework agreement worth 1.5 billion dollars was signed with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on September 6, 2026, to provide trade financing to Maldivian businesses and state-owned enterprises.

 Security

While Maldives Police Service Day was being marked, several notable security-related incidents occurred. In this regard, on September 6, 2026, police arrested Hussain Riyaz (35), from Irudheemage, Hdh. Nekkurendhoo, who was concealing 18 rubber packets of drugs inside his boxer shorts, and the court remanded him in custody for 10 days. Additionally, a man named Ajay Kumar was deported from the Maldives. Police are also investigating a case involving the theft of oil bottles from someone's head.