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Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has given assurance that there will be no food shortages in the Maldives. As Women's Day was celebrated in the police service, it was revealed that the number of women working in the Maldives Police Service has risen to over 1,300, with women now accounting for more than 20 percent of the entire institution. Eldar Khafizov, a 55-year-old tourist from Kazakhstan who went on a deep dive near Fuvahmulah, was already deceased by the time he was taken to Fuvahmulah Hospital after his condition deteriorated. In addition, the R. Maakurathu Council organized a special trip to an uninhabited island with the island's residents to collect palm fronds.
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan gave an assurance on September 17, 2026, that there will be no food shortages in the Maldives. Minister Ihusaan stated that the government always accords special priority to taking measures ensuring the uninterrupted supply of essential food commodities to the public. The Minister also noted that ongoing efforts are being made in collaboration with relevant institutions to make arrangements so that food remains available in the market without running out, and to ensure food security. Furthermore, he fully assured the public that measures have been planned such that no food shortage will arise in the Maldives.
According to information disclosed on the occasion of the Maldives Police Service Women's Day celebrated annually on September 17, the percentage of women working in the police institution has risen to 20 percent. In this regard, it was noted that more than 1,300 female employees are currently serving across various fields within the Maldives Police Service. Speaking at the ceremony held for this occasion, the Minister of Homeland Security emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for women in the work environment and encouraged the women in the police service to become capable leaders who deliver results. This marks a significant progression demonstrating that women's roles within the police service are expanding and that women are being empowered across administrative and operational fields within the institution.
On Thursday, 17 September 2026, a foreign tourist who went diving near Gn. Fuvahmulah died suddenly. Following the occurrence of this incident, although relevant authorities attempted to rescue the person and provide emergency medical care, the individual passed away before treatment could be administered. The police and relevant agencies are further investigating the matters that need to be examined in connection with this tragic incident that occurred near Fuvahmulah.
On Thursday, 17 September 2026, an initiative by the Maakurathu Council led the island's residents on a trip to an uninhabited island to gather palm fronds. This activity was organized and carried out by the council with the aim of strengthening the island's social bonds, as well as obtaining the required palm fronds for the residents and providing assistance in doing so. A large number of the island's residents participated alongside the council in this trip, carrying out the work of gathering palm fronds from the uninhabited island in a very friendly manner.