On September 14, 2026, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim resigned from the post of Principal Secretary to the President on Policy and Manifesto at the President's Office. Following this change, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appointed Ahmed Habeeb to that position and assigned Mohamed Tholal to the post of Principal Secretary to the President for Tertiary Health Services. Former President Abdulla Yameen called on President Muizzu to stop pretending to be just and to investigate the cases of top government officials involved in the MMPRC corruption scandal. Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed strongly criticized the government, stating that President Muizzu is acting as if the entire country is his personal property. Furthermore, activities related to the PNC and MDP congresses and reform agenda efforts proceeded in the political arena on this day. While President Dr. Muizzu met with various committees, the President's Office held a press conference. Additionally, efforts to clarify the reality behind a photograph of Ali Waheed circulating in the political sphere also took place on this day.
Read More →14 September 2026
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the Maldives for an official visit, agreeing in principle with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on a USD 100 million currency swap facility between their central banks. Domestically, President Muizzu appointed Ahmed Habeeb to ministerial rank as Principal Secretary on Policy and Manifesto following Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim’s resignation. In other news, three people were injured in a serious Sinamalé Bridge crash, while nine-year-old Maldivian surfer Aaliyah Latheef clinched Women’s Open gold at the SFSL Surf Championships.
During a press conference held on September 14, 2026, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated that the price of the dollar in the black market has decreased compared to when President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government took office in November 2023. At the press conference, Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan said that foreigners operating in the black market dollar trade have been arrested, and that cases of not bringing goods into the Maldives after making TT payments are being investigated. As the daily e-commerce quota allocated under BML's $16 million monthly limit resets every morning at 7:00 AM, major congestion occurred due to attempts to make more than 70 transactions per second, exhausting the limit within a few minutes. Additionally, important discussions were noted in the economic sector regarding revenue generated from bunkering services, ATM Fair 2026, and halal tourism certification. In the transport sector, Maldivian has resumed flights to Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, while relevant authorities also held discussions regarding the creation of Air Addu.
Read More →Nine-year-old Maldivian surfer Aaliyah Latheef achieved a major victory by winning the gold medal in the Women's Open category ahead of Sri Lanka's Sayuni Anjana and Switzerland's Camille Etter at the "SFSL Surf Championships 2026 – Arugam Bay Series," which was held from September 10 to 12 at Arugam Bay Main Point in Sri Lanka.
Read More →Teachers' responsibilities have increased in connection with changes brought to classroom arrangements. To enhance technical expertise in the maintenance and upkeep of the Sinamalé Bridge, a five-member technical team, including the Director General of the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, Ismail Shafeeu, has departed to participate in a 10-day training program conducted jointly by the Chinese government and CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Company. This training program is scheduled to be held in China from September 15 to 26, 2026.
Read More →At the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made an official visit to the Maldives from September 14 to 15, 2026, during which Memorandums of Understanding on defense and Islamic affairs were signed, and discussions were held regarding a Preferential Trade Agreement and a USD 100 million currency swap facility. Bangladesh reaffirmed that it will strengthen cooperation with the Maldives in the areas of climate finance, blue economy, and green initiatives to overcome climate risks and increase environmental resilience. The Foreign Minister of Oman issued an important statement regarding bilateral relations.
Read More →Three people were injured in a dangerous accident on the Sinamalé Bridge when a speeding motorcycle lost control and collided with another motorcycle and a car, with one Maldivian man who sustained serious injuries undergoing surgery at Hulhumalé Hospital. Police and relevant authorities have launched an investigation into a case where a child was bullied and assaulted on an island in the Upper North Police Region, and the police have urged the public not to circulate the video. More than 300 young khateebs participated in the National Young Khateebs' Symposium held at the Islamic Centre to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Maldives embracing Islam. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has opened the opportunity to design a special national attire incorporating Maldivian culture and historical elements for imams and khateebs who conduct Friday and Eid prayers. In addition, an incident occurred on 14 September 2026 where a person was injured after falling from an antenna tower. Assistance was provided in an incident where a boat …
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