Politics.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom arrived in Addu City on an official visit on Friday, 2 October 2026. Upon his arrival in Addu City, a large number of supporters gave him a warm welcome at the city's airport and across various wards. This visit aims to strengthen political activities, meet with the citizens of Addu City, and discuss matters concerning the city's development and the residents' concerns. Additionally, special meetings and gatherings are scheduled to be held in various islands of Addu City during this visit.

During the "Rahvehi Tharaqqee" (Local Development) Investment Forum held on Friday, 2 October 2026, as part of the opposition MDP Congress, opportunities were opened to seek investors for 76 projects proposed by island and city councils across the Maldives. The forum, aimed at securing investors for projects planned by councils and financially empowering them, received proposals from 32 islands across 14 atolls, with the disclosed projects valued at a total of 306 million dollars. While the highest-value proposals were submitted by Thinadhoo City Council, Fuvahmulah City Council, and Addu City Council, the forum also featured special panel discussions on public-private partnerships and climate financing in addition to the council presentations.

MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed called to discuss relocating the mega project that UAE's Eagle Hills company decided to carry out in the Maldives to Addu City, during the investment forum held as part of the party's congress on 2 October 2026. President Nasheed noted that the biggest concern regarding this project is the lack of advance payments, along with the issue of attempting to carry it out in the Male' region. Furthermore, believing that relocating such a mega project to a region like Addu instead of conducting it in the Male' region would greatly benefit the region's development and the decentralization system, he raised the question and proposed the idea concerning what views are held on shifting the project to Addu.

All final preparations to conduct the ministers' 'Ahaa' forum, aimed at facilitating direct questioning from the public to government ministers, commenced on 2 October 2026. This forum is a special platform organized for ministers to provide accountability in response to queries the public wishes to ask regarding government policies and administrative matters. Relevant authorities are working swiftly to finalize the time, venue, and participation arrangements for the forum, ensuring smooth mechanisms for citizens to submit questions. This gathering will enhance the transparency of the government's work and offer the public the opportunity to meet ministers directly and share their concerns.

As announced on October 2, 2026, arrangements have been made to proceed with the training of 1,000 youth under the National Service Program. The primary objective of this program is to make young people beneficial, skilled, and morally steadfast individuals for the nation, as well as to facilitate opportunities for them to participate in national endeavors. Through these trainings, the capabilities of the youth will be enhanced, fully preparing them to serve across various national sectors.

On Friday, October 2, 2026, former Minister Mohamed Maleeh Jamal spoke about the importance of returning to the path of reform in the national and political arena. In this regard, he noted that to improve the nation's situation and strengthen the system of state governance, it is essential to return to the original path of reform. Maleeh emphasized in his remarks that to bring about the positive changes desired by the public, it is vital for all parties to prioritize national interests and cooperate in reform efforts.