The briefing
Former President Abdulla Yameen traveled to Addu City on October 2, 2026, to open People's National Front (PNF) offices and meet with the public. Speaking at the "Rahvehi Tharaqqee" forum held by the MDP, President Mohamed Nasheed questioned Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar regarding shifting the UAE's Eagle Hills project from Rasmale to Addu City. At this forum held on October 2 during the MDP Congress, over 75 development projects worth approximately $306 million from 32 islands were presented to private investors. In the government-held ministerial "Ahaa" forum, Homeland Minister Ali Ihusaan, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam, and Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu responded to questions from the public. Marking one year of the National Service Program, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that 1,028 youths were trained, exceeding the first year's target. In addition, Mohamed Maleeh Jamal also spoke on this day regarding the importance of returning to the reformist path.
In addition to discussions surrounding the Rasmale project, work on relocating the Male Commercial Port to Thilafushi is progressing rapidly. An issue of irregular rent payments for Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) flats has been noted. Following the decision to levy a 17 percent TGST on foreign operators, Italian tour operator Kia Ora Viaggi has suspended sales of Maldives bookings. People's Majlis Member Husnee Mubarak officially inaugurated the services of the fuel station established in N. Manadhoo through STO's subsidiary company FSM on October 2, 2026. Furthermore, global market sugar prices have surged significantly due to El Niño.
The Ministry of Education has released the 2027 academic calendar, according to which teachers will report to school on January 13, 2027, students will officially commence classes on January 17, and the academic year will conclude on December 9.
The 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Embassy of Japan in the Maldives was officially celebrated on Thursday, October 1, 2026; Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam attended the ceremony as the guest of honour, while First Lady Sajidha Mohamed delivered a congratulatory video message. In this ceremony, which was attended by the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives Ishigami Rumiko and senior state dignitaries, significant milestones were highlighted, including the aid provided for development and disaster risk reduction through the embassy established in 2016, the provision of Japanese scholarships to more than 200 Maldivians, the modernization of fisheries, as well as assistance extended in the security sector.
On October 2, 2026, police warned that action would be taken under the Act on Prohibiting Conduct that Violates Social Standards, citing an increase in foreign nationals and tourists dressing immodestly on the streets of inhabited islands. Police also conducted an operation in Malé and Hulhumalé to tow vehicles illegally parked on pavements and roads obstructing pedestrians. Around 6:40 PM that day, a fire broke out among materials stored on the ground floor of the Amaan Udhares Tower 5 in Hulhumalé Phase 2, which damaged water pipes and disrupted services, but was extinguished without causing any injuries. Furthermore, dangerous accidents occurred in front of Villa College and in Hulhumalé, while an incident involving the arrest of an individual near the Malé Clock Tower was also reported. In Addu City, amidst water service disruptions and issues with the Link Road, the Hithadhoo Magistrate Court sentenced a person to receive the hadd punishment for drinking alcohol. That day's Friday sermon was dedicated to the importance of remembering Allah, while celebrations for Senior Citizens' Day and the 'Mawrifaa' book exhibition were also held. Additionally, social initiatives to help Donkalo and his father, along with the weekend program hosted with Dr. Jameel, were noted.
