Education
The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) has announced a new policy regarding the recognition of PhD educational certificates obtained in the Maldives on December 26, 2025. Under this policy, a PhD degree obtained from Maldivian institutions will only be recognized by the MQA if the course has completed a three-year full-time residency period. The authority informs that this decision is a step taken to maintain the standard of higher education in the Maldives and to strengthen the field of research. In addition, with this change, universities and colleges running local PhD programs will have to design courses to meet this new standard.
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"Reading Nooks," or small reading centers, were established on December 26, 2025, in the Hiyaa Park area of Hulhumalé's second phase, to facilitate opportunities for the public to read books. This project is an important initiative undertaken to cultivate a reading habit among the residents living in the area and to arrange a comfortable environment for reading books. These small centers are located in different areas of Hiyaa Park, which will allow both children and adults to easily access books during their time outdoors. This is a remarkable step taken to enrich the social life of Hulhumalé Phase 2 and bring educational and recreational services closer to the people.
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A new vocational high school was officially opened on 26 December 2025 with the aim of enhancing students' skills and abilities and providing the training needed for the practical field. The main purpose of opening this school is to facilitate opportunities for students to advance in various fields and to build skilled technicians needed for the job market. This new center will provide students pursuing higher secondary education with high-quality training in the technical fields of their choice. This is an important step towards expanding the opportunities available to students within the education system of the Maldives.
