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14 September 2026

International

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.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make an official visit to the Maldives. This visit aims to further strengthen the long-standing close bilateral ties between the two countries and expand cooperation across various sectors. During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with senior officials of the Maldivian government and hold official discussions on key issues of mutual interest. It is expected that this visit will bring further advancement to the friendly diplomatic, economic, and social relations between the Maldives and Malaysia.

On 14 September 2026, the Foreign Minister of Oman issued an important official statement. This statement highlighted the country's official policies and key matters concerning foreign relations and the international arena. In addition, the statement underscored the necessity of regional stability and strengthening relations between nations. The statement was issued to advance Oman's foreign policy and highlight the country's role in the international sphere.

On 14 September 2026, the government of Bangladesh officially expressed its support for the Maldives. Within the framework of the long-standing friendly relations between the two countries, Bangladesh assured cooperation for initiatives led by the Maldives. It is expected that this support will further strengthen the political, economic, and international relations between the two nations. Additionally, this decision highlights the importance of the two countries working together in regional and international arenas.

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Politics

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.

Economy

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.

Sports

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.