On September 10, 2026, in addition to PNF holding its "Fehi Signal" gathering, significant political events took place in the political arena. The MDP National Congress, previously scheduled to be held from September 19 to 21, was decided to be postponed to October 1 to 3 due to difficulties in securing a venue in Malé. Stating that a leader needs at least two terms for the nation's stability and long-term development, PNC Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will win a second term in 2028. Following the necessity to reschedule the Spokesperson's press conference due to the President's Office having suspended journalists from 'Adhadhu' news, the outlet filed a case at the Civil Court against the action. In addition, Minister Ameen denied statements made by Shujau. Opposition parties heavily directed criticism toward the government's economic policies. Minister Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed shared important information regarding housing projects. In addition to drug and alcohol cases, the court reached decisions regarding a jet fuel …
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In rough southwest monsoon weather, two Customs-held vessels broke anchor and struck a Sinamalé Bridge pillar before drifting offshore and sinking, with all nine crew members safely rescued by the MNDF Coast Guard. Concurrently, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation gazetted regulations allowing the termination of lease agreements across 168 long-stalled resort projects to reclaim roughly $537 million in unpaid dues, while President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu conferred the inaugural Engineer of the Year Award on Dr. Furqan Ibrahim.
On 10 September 2026, the Bank of Maldives (BML) discontinued the cross-border fee previously charged for withdrawing cash from overseas ATMs using its debit cards. On the same day, the Ministry of Tourism published a new regulation empowering the state to cancel agreements for 168 long-stalled tourism sites and recover approximately $537 million in unpaid rent and fines. Major concerns were expressed at a meeting of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) regarding the mandate to exchange 40 percent of resorts' monthly foreign currency revenue into Maldivian Rufiyaa. Frontline employees of WAMCO complained over not receiving their salaries as of 7 September. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that equity would be provided as grant aid through the Housing Trust Fund to ease the burden on citizens paying equity for housing loans taken from banks.
Read More →Efforts are underway to find A-positive blood needed for a patient undergoing treatment at IGMH. Those who can assist with this have been requested to donate blood.
Read More →On 10 September 2026, the Centre for Foundation Studies of the Maldives National University (MNU) conducted a one-day professional development program aimed at improving teaching skills and communication standards for around 80 female Islam and Quran teachers from thirty institutions.
Read More →Due to the intensification of the southwest monsoon causing bad weather in the Maldives, the National Meteorological Service issued white and yellow alerts forecasting heavy rain and winds between 35 and 40 miles per hour. As a result of the bad weather and rough seas, an oil tanker named "KG 1" and a tugboat named "AL 1" under Customs custody broke their moorings and collided with a pillar of the Sinamalé Bridge on the night of 10 September 2026; however, the bridge structure sustained no damage and escaped with only minor superficial scratches. While the nine crew members aboard the two vessels at the time of the incident were rescued by the MNDF Coast Guard, the two drifting vessels sank approximately 30 nautical miles outside the territorial waters of the Maldives. Due to the rough seas and stormy weather, MNDF urged people not to travel by sea in areas under yellow and orange alerts, and to ensure that vessels traveling are fully equipped with safety measures such as life jackets …
Read More →On September 10, 2026, the Maldivian government officially welcomed the joint statement issued by 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and France, which took measures against Israel's usurpation of Palestinian lands and the forced displacement of Palestinian citizens, while supporting the two-state solution. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives strongly condemned the calls by Israeli ministers to expel the people of Gaza, Palestine, from their land. Furthermore, this statement reiterated the Maldives' support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Read More →Police have launched an investigation into a dangerous accident involving two motorcycles near Vinares 5 on Hithigas Magu in Hulhumalé Phase 2, which left four people injured. Minister Mohamed Saeed has urged people to make cycling a habit in order to maintain good health. For the first time in the Maldives, the female tour guide license was officially presented to S. Feydhoo's Aishath Sheena by Minister of Tourism Mohamed Ameen. To increase religious awareness, informational materials regarding the three categories of Tawhid were released to the public. During the month of September, the 38th National Quran Recitation Competition is scheduled to commence officially and proceed. The government has planned numerous activities to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Maldives' embrace of Islam on September 13.
Read More →At the inaugural "Engineers Award 2026" ceremony organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, held on the night of Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Barceló Nasandhura, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu graced the event and conferred awards on notable figures across 10 fields; Dr. Furqan Ibrahim received the Engineer of the Year award, while the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Abdul Shakoor Solih, as well as posthumously in memory of the late Ahmed Mahureen and the late Mohamed Rasheed.
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