Amid criticism over the sale of a 1,250 square foot plot of land in Hulhumalé Phase 2 to Ahmed Zahir for MVR 468,750 at a rate of approximately MVR 375 per square foot, Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib defended the transaction and submitted the matter to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The government faced significant criticism regarding dismissals for political reasons, such as the sacking of Fazla, who had played a leading role in President Muizzu's mayoral campaign. On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Economic Development refuted allegations claiming that the Male' Commercial Port relocation project to Thilafushi was awarded to China's CHEC by turning a blind eye to India and favoring a specific country. The Housing Minister denied rumors suggesting that the newly introduced Engineering Award was going to be conferred upon President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Former President Abdulla Yameen and former President Mohamed Nasheed also voiced criticisms regarding various political issues. Preparations required for holding the ruling PNC congress have now commenced by the party. On the same …
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The UK Foreign Office formally rejected President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s request to negotiate over Chagos Archipelago sovereignty, reiterating that discussions remain strictly bilateral with Mauritius. At the 79th WHO Regional Committee session in Dili, Health Minister Geela Ali accepted a prestigious award recognizing the Maldives as the only regional nation to achieve the SDG target for reducing premature non-communicable disease mortality early, alongside a decade of sustaining maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination.
In the operations launched against illegally selling dollars on the black market, investigations conducted in connection with 65 cases resulted in the detention of six Bangladeshis at Velana International Airport and the seizure of foreign currency worth 3.8 million Rufiyaa. Customs statistics have revealed that although 232 people were fined 723.5 million Rufiyaa for illegally importing vapes, only 850,000 Rufiyaa has been paid to the state so far. The Islamic Economics Conference and Training Camp 2026, jointly organized by the Islamic University of Maldives and the International Islamic University Malaysia, officially commenced today. In order to further expand Maldives tourism and strengthen air transport connectivity, important discussions have been carried out between Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation and the national airline, Maldivian.
Read More →At a ceremony held at Meeruma Hall on 9 September 2026 to hand over the national flag to athletes representing the Maldives at the Asian Games and Youth Olympic Games, Minister of Sports Abdulla Rafiu spoke on the importance of representing the country on the international stage. During the ceremony, the national flag was officially handed over to table tennis player Moosa Munsif Ahmed and shooter Mariyam Eeshal Misbah, who were honored as flag bearers for the Asian Games.
Read More →At the 79th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia held in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Jeela Ali received special awards on behalf of the Maldives from WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on 9 September 2026, honoring the Maldives as the only country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target to reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases ahead of 2030, and for sustaining its maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination status for 10 years.
Read More →Due to the strengthening of El Niño, temperatures in the Maldives have risen unusually high with Male's temperature reaching 33 degrees Celsius, prompting the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to issue a public health alert on 9 September 2026 to prevent risks such as heatstroke. The National Meteorological Service predicts that there is a greater than 80 percent chance that temperatures in the Maldives will remain above normal levels from September to November this year. Relevant authorities urge people to drink plenty of water during this hot period, minimize outdoor activities during the hottest times of the day, and seek immediate medical treatment if a health risk arises due to the heat.
Read More →While President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu sent a letter to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on 8 September 2026 requesting direct discussions regarding sovereignty over Chagos, the UK Foreign Office officially refused to negotiate with the Maldives on 9 September 2026, stating that the Chagos issue is solely a bilateral matter between the United Kingdom and Mauritius.
Read More →On 9 September 2026, Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed announced that approximately MVR 220 million received from vehicle registrations and annual fees in the Greater Male' area would be spent on traffic solutions, with plans to introduce parking zones under a "touch and go" system on Boduthakurufaanu Magu and complete modern parking buildings by 2027. The F. Bilehddhoo Council decided to charge a fee of MVR 5,000 from people who relinquish their residency of the island, and to grant a financial allowance of MVR 2,500 to every newly registered resident. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Cabinet had decided to execute a national project named "Ihuthiraam" to revive the culture of mutual respect in the community. According to statistics released by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) on 9 September 2026, following the increase of the allowance to MVR 3,000 per child, MVR 17,469,000 was disbursed to 3,357 single parents taking care of 5,206 children. In a recent operation conducted by Maldives Immigration targeting spas …
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