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The Maldivian government has officially announced that the date for applying for new housing projects will be opened on December 30, 2025. According to the announcement, the opportunity to apply for land and flats will be opened on a specific date, and further details regarding this have been shared by the relevant ministry. This decision is an important step taken by the government to find a solution to the difficulties faced by citizens in need of housing. Arrangements have now been made to view application submission guidelines and requirements through the housing portal.

All preparations have been completed today for the "New Year Festival" and fireworks activities scheduled to be held in Hulhumalé on the night of December 31, 2025, to celebrate the end of this year. These activities will be held in the Hulhumalé Central Park area, and this is an event organized to provide the general public with the opportunity to welcome the New Year in a joyful atmosphere. Today, the final preparations for this festival have been completed, and the arrangements required for the fireworks have been fully completed in the area. Special measures have now been taken by the relevant authorities to maintain the security of this event, which is expected to be visited by a large number of people.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced today that the opportunity to apply for visas is now open for foreign Haafiz who wish to come to the Maldives to lead Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan. Under this program, arrangements have been made in conjunction with relevant authorities to issue the necessary permits for Haafiz brought to lead prayers in mosques across the Maldives. The Ministry informs that this opportunity has been opened with the aim of strengthening the arrangements of mosques during Ramadan and prioritizing religious affairs. Therefore, the government urges those who wish to bring foreign Haafiz to submit documents in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

Effective December 30, 2025, major changes have been decided to be brought to the traffic flow of Hulhumalé, and the roads in the area including Shaheed Ali School have been designated as one-way roads. Relevant authorities inform that these changes are a step taken to reduce congestion in the area during school hours and to ensure the safety and security of students. It is believed that with the implementation of this new rule, the transportation system in that area of Hulhumalé will be facilitated and a solution will be found to the problem of heavy traffic.

Today, important decisions have been made regarding the construction of such centers in many islands, under the project being carried out to develop modern cinema complexes in various regions of the Maldives. The main objective of this project is to expand the entertainment sector in cities and atolls other than Male', and to provide the public with the opportunity to watch films with quality facilities. These development efforts will revitalize the Maldivian film industry and bring significant economic and social progress to the atolls. The cinemas built under this project, announced on 30 December 2025, are designed with the latest technology.

The date on which Katrina Kaif will officially begin working as a brand ambassador is currently shrouded in uncertainty. Due to the unease surrounding the date she is scheduled to assume this position, the relevant authorities have not yet made a decision. No further details have been revealed today regarding this matter, and the lack of a definite start date for her role has raised questions for those awaiting it. Her ambassadorship is currently in a phase of uncertainty about the future.

A project to establish "Youth Hubs" and "Regional Empowerment Centers" in various regions of the Maldives to develop the skills of young people and empower them was announced on December 30, 2025. The main objective of this project is to easily provide the necessary training and resources to young people living in different atolls of the country, and to empower young people economically and socially at the regional level. It is planned to conduct various programs through these centers to increase youth productivity and facilitate job opportunities. Today, this initiative of the government is being noted as an important effort for the advancement of youth through decentralization.