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The Maldivian government has released new regulations regarding the allocation of land and flats from the Malé area on 29 December 2025. The aim of these new rules is to provide equal opportunities for those in need of housing and to carry out land allocation under a more robust system than before. With this decision, the government has announced that there will be major changes to the criteria to be followed by Malé residents and long-term residents of Malé when applying for housing.

Special events were held on Monday, December 29, 2025, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu. On the occasion of this anniversary of the radio station that has been providing services for the longest period in the Maldives, the institution has highlighted the work being done to expand audio services at the national level and in the field of entertainment. Special programs were broadcast in connection with this day, and this was an important event held to appreciate the role of audio in the history of the Maldives media.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs today announced that 21 children have obtained the certificate of Haafiz after memorizing the entire Quran this year. In addition to celebrating the success of these children, the Ministry hopes that 30 more children currently memorizing the Quran will graduate during the upcoming month of Ramadan. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs notes this as a major step forward in the efforts being made to teach the Quran and build Haafiz in the Maldives.

Today, more than 100 children under state care have been returned to their families. This activity, which took place on Monday, 29 December 2025, is an important effort to protect the rights of children and provide them with the opportunity to grow up in a family environment. With this decision, a large number of children have been able to meet their parents and relatives, and the path to continue their lives with family love has been paved. Government authorities have stated that the situation of children handed over to families in this way will continue to be closely monitored in the future.

Bank of Maldives (BML) has decided to build more than 3,000 housing units under the Affordable Home Leasing scheme and announced it on 29 December 2025. The bank informs that this project is a major project being carried out by the bank to provide affordable housing for the public, and that many families will get permanent housing as a result. These units are scheduled to be built in different regions of the Maldives, and this is an important step towards solving the housing shortage. BML is carrying out this project based on a leasing model under specific set rules.

On Monday, December 29, 2025, 105 vehicles that were illegally parked in various areas of Hulhumalé were released after being taken into police custody. These vehicles were towed for obstructing public transport and to ensure road safety, but they have now been released to their owners under the prescribed procedures. According to police information, this measure was part of ongoing efforts to organize and maintain the roads of Hulhumalé. In addition, the vehicles were released after advising them to comply with the prescribed regulations.

The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has today clarified the criteria for determining the number of rooms when applying for flats under the government's housing projects, and the procedures to be followed when reapplying for flats. The Ministry stated that this decision is a step towards providing equal opportunities for those applying for flats and providing an opportunity to amend the form in connection with changes in living conditions. In addition, the Housing Ministry notes that these changes to the criteria for determining rooms based on the number of family members will provide additional relief to those facing housing difficulties.

The government has decided to open the opportunity to apply for the newly introduced housing projects on January 15, 2026. The arrangements for applying for the flats and land plots to be issued under this project will be arranged through an online portal dedicated for this purpose. The government is preparing to publicize the detailed rules and conditions of these housing schemes, aimed at those facing housing difficulties, before the application is opened. This work, carried out under the policy of providing affordable housing, is an important opportunity that will bring hope to many citizens.

It was announced on December 29, 2025, that the Dhivehi film 'Kamanaa' has received three international awards. This film is proof that the quality of a Maldivian production has been recognized at a global level, and this is a very big step forward for Dhivehi cinema. Details regarding these awards were revealed during an international festival held today. Congratulations are being extended to the film's team and Maldivian artists in connection with this achievement. This joyous news, received as the new year approaches, is a remarkable achievement for the Maldivian entertainment industry.

The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has proceeded with the work of completing the registration of 2,751 plots of land from those issued from Gulhifalhu on December 29, 2025. This work is an important undertaking by the Ministry to ensure the legal ownership of the plots, as part of the process of handing over land to those who received land from Gulhifalhu. Once the processing of these registrations is completed, arrangements will be made to officially hand over the land registry to the recipients of the land.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development today released the latest statistics related to reports received by the Ministry's helplines and home visit and situation assessment efforts. These details, revealed on 29 December 2025, include details of efforts to improve the quality of services provided to those in need of social assistance. In addition, this statement describes key issues identified by the Ministry's teams during their visits to assess the situation of families, and the extent of assistance provided through the helpline.

The agreement to hand over flats with 3,879 people from those who received flats in the first round under the Gedhoruveriyaa Scheme was signed and completed on Monday, 29 December 2025. The signing of these agreements proceeded under a special schedule determined by the Housing Ministry, and this is an important stage of the housing project that many were awaiting. With these agreements, the ownership of the flats is secured, and the way is now paved for the eligible parties to enter those places. The government has said that the work on the remaining flats under this scheme will also proceed rapidly.

366 parties have applied by December 29, 2025, expressing interest in participating in the state taxi service newly decided to be launched by the government. This service is a government-initiated project to strengthen the transportation system and provide the public with a reliable and affordable taxi service. The project is receiving great public support, and a large number of drivers and vehicles have already registered to provide services through this system. The government's aim is to reduce road congestion and establish a system that allows passengers to travel safely through this service.

Special events to be held in the Malé area to celebrate the New Year 2026 have been officially announced today. These events include fireworks scheduled for the night of December 31st, music shows, and various family entertainment activities. The government and relevant authorities have organized these events in public squares so that a large number of citizens can participate. With this announcement, the final preparations for the New Year celebrations are now proceeding at full speed.

The government has today decided to build specialized centers or "Domestic Violence Shelters" in three regions of the Maldives for victims of domestic violence. Under this project, it was announced on December 29, 2025, that such safe centers will be established in three islands in the north, central, and south of the Maldives. The main purpose of these centers is to provide temporary safety and necessary psychological and social assistance to victims of abuse. This is an important step taken to strengthen efforts against domestic violence in various parts of the Maldives and to easily provide services to those in need.

The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure today introduced important amendments to maritime and port regulations in order to strengthen maritime safety and port arrangements in the Maldives. Under these new rules, which come into effect on December 29, 2025, modern changes have been brought to the rules for using ports and the standards to be followed when berthing vessels. The main purpose of these changes is to reduce port congestion and make the maritime transport system a safe and robust system for all parties. In addition, these new regulations have also introduced significant changes to the administrative procedures to be followed by port authorities.

Statistics released on December 29, 2025, show that family stability is facing major challenges due to the increasing rate of divorce. Reports released on this day stated that relevant parties are expressing concerns that the cohesion of society is diminishing due to the high divorce rate. Furthermore, the results of this survey have highlighted the importance of taking strong measures to ensure family security.

Today, December 29, 2025, relevant authorities have issued special warnings regarding various social issues, in order to ensure the safety and security of the society. These warnings mainly highlight the importance of paying attention to things that are going against general social norms and fulfilling individual responsibility to prevent crime. They also urge people to stay away from things that could disrupt the stability of the society, and information on steps that can be taken to increase the safety of citizens has been shared.

On this Monday, December 29, 2025, reports of various incidents and noteworthy important matters have been received from different parts of the Maldives. These include the social situation of the islands, the issues caused by climate change, and important observations noted from public life. As the relevant authorities are studying these reports, it is believed that today's findings are important information that can be used in planning for the future. All of this information is statistics that have been collected directly in relation to the events that took place on today's date.