Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided not to contest the MDP primary for the upcoming 2028 presidential election and to endorse former Vice President Faisal Naseem. The MDP has decided to hold its upcoming congress open to the public. Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom challenged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to contest the election and questioned whether this administration is an Islamic government. On behalf of the government, President Muizzu was described as a leader who understands the sentiments of the people. A delegation of PNC Members of Parliament departed for Pakistan on an official visit. Following the case filed at the Civil Court by Thai national Kanokporn Thavongna, who was detained for deportation from the Maldives, the court dismissed the case after Immigration released her. Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom marked 20 years since he first addressed the UN General Assembly in the Dhivehi language.
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The Maldives signed a landmark $12 billion to $20 billion agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills to develop the Ras Malé waterfront, securing 5,000 contractor-financed housing units alongside long-term commercial leaseholds. In domestic politics, former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced he will not contest the MDP’s 2028 presidential primary, endorsing former Vice President Faisal Naseem. Meanwhile, the Fisheries Ministry contracted SJ Construction for a 200-metric-tonne cold storage facility in Th. Hirilandhoo, and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urged UN reforms.
To develop the "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project in Rasmale, an agreement valued between 12 billion and 20 billion dollars has been signed by Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib and Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills company. The Ministry of Fisheries officially contracted the establishment of a 200-metric-ton fish cold storage facility in Th. Hirilandhoo to SJ Construction on 22 September 2026. The government has stated that the tourism industry will undergo changes due to new tax and foreign exchange policies. A special survey has now commenced to assess the income and expenditure of households in the Greater Male' area.
Read More →Three people were reported to have died from cancer in the Maldives over the past six days on 22 September 2026, including 36-year-old Ali Shahumy (Alikko), a member of the racing community who passed away while undergoing treatment for bone cancer in India. Furthermore, the other two deceased are Abdulla Jameel, 55, from Th. Thimarafushi, and Aishath Fakhriyya, 29, from B. Dharavandhoo, who passed away after battling stage four cervical cancer. Statistics from the official registry show that more than 1,600 people are registered with cancer, and while at least 1,106 new cases were recorded between 2020 and 2025, no official research has yet been conducted to identify the causes behind the increase in this disease.
Read More →Ayyash Ali Shathir achieved the title of best all-round student of Sh. Atoll School for the past academic year, along with national and international level achievements. The Dhivehi Language Academy has opened participation until October 8 for the Maldives' first national handwriting competition held for the Ali Fahmy Memorial Trophy. Additionally, regarding the public speaking competition held among schools in Addu and Fuvahmulah, a teacher expressed sentiments highlighting the students' talents and the enthusiasm of the competition.
Read More →On the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 22 September 2026 and discussed climate resilience and debt sustainability. Relevant authorities have compiled a special report regarding the illegal felling of two palm groves. Authorities have released the latest updates on the "Beautiful Maldives" event underway in AA. Ukulhas. In an effort to protect the environment of Th. Guraidhoo, the island council has now begun preparing for practical work to conserve the island's wetland.
Read More →Advocating for the equal representation of all nations at the United Nations, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called for reforms to the international system to guarantee the rights of small island developing states. Furthermore, on 22 September 2026 in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs Iruthisham Adam and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Minister for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi signed a Memorandum of Understanding to hold political consultations between the Maldives and Kenya.
Read More →On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, Mohamed Shaffan, 30, from Lilymage, R. Dhuvaafaru, who fell ill after jumping into the sea from a fishing boat in the waters of Shaviyani Atoll, was already deceased when brought to the Sh. Maroshi Health Centre. Following a video showing motorcycles towed for violations being thrown into the tow yard in Hulhumalé Phase 2 after legal procedures for disposal were completed, the police issued a statement clarifying the matter. Under the Ameenee Magu development project, MTCC has completed work on Segment 1 between Izzudheen Magu and the Dharumavantha Hospital park by laying two layers of asphalt. Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has released sample designs for new official attire for imams and preachers, generated using AI and inspired by the minaret and coral stone carvings of the Malé Friday Mosque. Police have arrested individuals in a narcotics case and a child bullying case. Participants in the third batch of the National Service expressed their sentiments regarding the program. The GDh. Hoandeddhoo …
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