26 September 2026

Despite international concerns regarding the Maldives' debt servicing capacity, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has provided assurance that debts will continue to be serviced regularly without assistance from the IMF. The government has initiated efforts to acquire a large dredger for MTCC to expedite land and lagoon dredging projects. The project to relocate the Malé Commercial Port to Thilafushi is being carried out under 100 percent state ownership, aiming for completion by November 2027. To ease convenience for fishermen and the general public, arrangements have been made to provide fuel at STO's official prices in 8 islands. As cost-reduction measures are being taken for state-owned enterprises, decisions have been made regarding Bank of Maldives flat works and prioritizing Maldivian businesses. Concerns have been revealed regarding high expenses and losses at Kulhudhuffushi Port. Coinciding with the December school holidays, Maldivian has decided to operate special direct flights between Malé and Bangkok every Tuesday from 8 December 2026 to 19 January 2027, with fares starting from 530 dollars.

On 26 September 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee waived USD 253,030 (approximately MVR 3.9 million) that the Maldives was required to repay in connection with funds misappropriated during the tenure of former FAM President Bassam Adeel Jaleel. Additionally, with the lifting of the financial suspension imposed against the FAM since 2024, the opportunity has reopened for the Maldives to apply for AFC financial and development assistance starting next year.

On 26 September 2026, Immigration made it mandatory for inbound and outbound flights in the Maldives to provide Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data, deciding to fine violators MVR 2,000. The government is working to establish an open island prison across an entire island in the Maldives by the end of this year for inmates to engage in work such as agriculture. Police investigations into the unauthorized opening of lockers at the Housing Ministry confirmed that no documents were missing. Following the filing of a report regarding an attack on a Raajje TV crew in Dh. Meedhoo, police desk officers requested that it be submitted on an official working day. The Criminal Court ordered 32-year-old Naushad Moosa to be detained until the end of his trial for repeatedly vandalizing mosques and inciting disorder in Male'. The Criminal Court sentenced Moosa Naafi'u, who confessed to the crime, to 5 months and 27 days in prison for pushing a woman down the stairs of a gym and mugging …

According to a performance audit report released by the Auditor General's Office, the majority of students under the government's free degree scheme are studying in the fields of business management, education, and IT, with 16,388 students having participated in the scheme from 2019 to 2024. In the "Nation Chat" program held on 26 September 2026, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu urged students sitting for O-Level exams and preparing for A-Levels to utilize their time well, prioritize their studies, perform the five obligatory prayers, and obey their parents. Furthermore, speech competition training sessions targeting students from Addu and Fuvahmulah have also been initiated and carried out.

Following public criticism after a case surfaced involving a foreigner who hooked and pulled a protected stingray onto the street from the Malé Fish Market area, police began investigating the matter on 26 September 2026. Forecasting rain in the northern and central regions of the Maldives, with wind speeds between 13 to 23 miles per hour, gusts reaching 40 miles per hour, and seas with waves rising between 4 to 7 feet, the Met Office has advised sea travelers to exercise caution. Meanwhile, a recent research report highlighted significant economic and environmental opportunities to earn millions in foreign exchange by selling blue carbon credits through the Maldives' seagrass resources.

Speaking at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef called for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, and for granting full UN membership to the nation. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the achievements of key agreements established to strengthen relations in trade and defense sectors during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the Maldives from September 14 to 15. Although disasters were declared and floods occurred across 50 districts in Bangkok, the Maldivian Embassy in Thailand confirmed on 26 September 2026 that no Maldivians living in or visiting the city were harmed. In addition, the Prime Minister of Nepal delivered important remarks regarding warfare and food logistics.

Ocean Publishers announced that the book "Short Story - Late 80s" written by former President Mohamed Nasheed has been opened for pre-order at MVR 250, ahead of its official release in October 2026. Minister Heena Waleed signed an agreement with the Tianjin National Maritime Museum to hold an exhibition of the Maldives National Museum abroad for the first time, in early 2027 in China. With the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the government has decided to establish three rehabilitation centers specifically for domestic violence victims in Hulhumale', R. Ungoofaaru, and Addu City. Reminding the public that walking on the Sinamale Bridge is strictly prohibited, the Maldives Police Service warned that action will be taken against those who breach the barricades and walk across. In addition to the arrival of Australian religious scholar Sheikh Naseem in the Maldives, efforts by the Islamic Ministry to provide support to non-governmental organizations have also been carried out. Authorities also expressed concern over instances where couples obtain divorce certificates yet continue to live …

A new technology that purifies water using solar energy has been introduced. This invention will bring significant progress in easily producing safe drinking water using renewable energy.