An issue came to light regarding the GDh. Gadhdhoo Council unlawfully issuing more than 1,600 licences without tests, leading to the suspension of the land and sea vessel licensing services provided by the council on 21 September 2026 and the commencement of an investigation in collaboration with relevant authorities. Former President Abdulla Yameen and former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed have directed strong political criticisms at the policies of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government. The Criminal Court has ruled that the case regarding a 2,000 Rufiyaa scam carried out through the Instagram account 'Madadhaa' was not proven, as the prosecution failed to prove a connection between the accused and the account. The Civil Court has determined the transaction to be valid following Malé City Mayor Adam Azim gifting his share from the 871.25-square-foot plot of land at H. Maadhoofiyaa, which was in his ownership, to his wife, Aishath Nasheeda.
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Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib signed commercial terms with Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills for the landmark $20 billion "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" development in Ras Malé. Domestically, authorities suspended land and sea transport licensing by the GDh. Gadhdhoo Council after finding over 1,600 untested licenses were unlawfully issued for financial gain. Meanwhile, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed opened the "NeoCare 2026" symposium, and implementation of the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement granted zero-tariff entry for 296 fish and processed seafood products.
Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib signed the commercial terms agreement for the approximately $20 billion "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project being developed in Ras Male' with Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills company on 21 September 2026. Russian tour operator Tez Tour has launched new tourism packages specially for the Maldives. Under the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement, arrangements have been made to exempt duty and import 296 varieties of fish exported from the Maldives to China at zero percent tariff. Former President Mohamed Nasheed, on 21 September 2026, called on audit firms to publicly disclose the true financial figures of the Bank of Maldives, alleging that foreign exchange shortages have worsened and customer deposits are being used to service debt.
Read More →Targeted at improving infant care and health, the "NeoCare 2026" symposium, organized jointly by Hulhumalé Hospital, the Ministry of Health, WHO, and STO Healthcare with 50 participants from 19 health centres, commenced at Meeruma from 21 to 23 September 2026, and was officially inaugurated by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed. Meanwhile, a 16-year-old Maldivian girl who was injured after falling from the third floor of Amaan Udhares Tower 2 in Hulhumalé Phase 2 was transferred to IGMH after receiving treatment at Hulhumalé Hospital, and police have urged the public not to circulate videos of the incident.
Read More →Villa College has been designated as an official centre providing fully funded undergraduate fellowships under the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP), and the opportunity to apply for five degree programmes at the college was opened on 21 September 2026 in collaboration with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Villa College's Vice Rector, Associate Professor Dr. Ali Najeeb, stated that the deadline to apply for these opportunities, under which studies are scheduled to commence in 2027, is 14 October 2026.
Read More →Speaking as the guest of honour at the "Technical Training Programme on Fisheries and Blue Economy" workshop, which commenced on 21 September 2026 in collaboration between the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources and China's Hainan University, Minister Ahmed Shiyam highlighted the importance of sustainably managing the Maldives' marine life and natural resources to pass them on to future generations. The two-day workshop, running until 22 September with 51 participants including state institutions, research centres, and schools, is an event organized to provide technical training in sustainable fisheries, coral propagation, and marine conservation.
Read More →A special training programme has commenced and is underway to strengthen relations and enhance capacity between the two countries. This programme is an important activity conducted to further bolster mutual cooperation and exchange expertise.
Read More →A dangerous accident occurred on Sosun Magu in Malé today. In an operation conducted by the police, 3 people were arrested in a narcotics case in Dh. Kudahuvadhoo. On September 21, 2026, the owner of the boat that collided with a pillar of the Sinamalé Bridge gave the government a 48-hour ultimatum to clarify the location and condition of the boat. Alleging that confidential information regarding the case was sold to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for five million Rufiyaa, Aishath Eesha Ashraf's legal team has dismissed lawyer Mohamed Fareed. An agreement was signed today between the Islamic Ministry and the "Khidhumaiy" NGO to build a mosque comprising an Islamic library and Quran classes in Hulhumalé Phase 2 in memory of the late Sheikh Ibrahim Fareed Ahmed. To encourage population growth, the Thinadhoo City Council has introduced a one-time financial allowance between MVR 1,500 and MVR 2,000 for newborn children and published the regulation. The graduation ceremony for the third batch of Maldivian National Service students was also held today. Practical …
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