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Foundation Laid for Maldives’ Largest Mosque and an Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé

F.S - September 13, 2026

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu lays the foundation stone for the Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé Phase II on 13 September 2026.

President Sets Mid 2028 Target for Housing Access as Greater Malé Projects Advance

F.S - September 7, 2026

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu answers questions on housing policy at a press briefing at the President's Office in Malé on 7 September 2026.

Government Launches Five Year National Respect Initiative Across Every Inhabited Island

F.S - September 7, 2026

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu speaks about the National Respect Initiative at a press briefing at the President's Office in Malé on 7 September 2026.

Bodies of Four Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave

F.S - May 18, 2026

Authorities have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a diving expedition in Vaavu Atoll, following a...

President Muizzu Congratulates 343 Graduates of Second National Service Batch

F.S - May 17, 2026

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended congratulations to the graduates of the second batch of the Dhivehi National Service programme, who completed their basic...

MNDF Diver Dies During Search Operation for Missing Italian Divers in Felidhu Atoll

F.S - May 16, 2026

A diver with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has died during an operation to recover four missing Italian divers in Felidhu Atoll. The MNDF...

Maldivian Pilgrims Receive Warm Welcome in Makkah

F.S - May 16, 2026

A group of 238 Maldivian pilgrims travelling to perform the Hajj this year received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Makkah on Friday...

Maldives Condemns Israeli Incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

F.S - May 16, 2026

The Maldivian government has strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers, describing the act as a clear violation of...

Italian Diving Instructor Found Dead, Four Others Missing After Vaavu Atoll Incident; Vessel’s License Suspended

F.S - May 16, 2026

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has suspended the operating license of the vessel "MV Duke of York" following a diving incident in...

President Muizzu Visits Vaavu Atoll as Search for Italian Divers Continues

F.S - May 15, 2026

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu travelled to Vaavu Atoll on Friday to visit the site of the ongoing search and recovery operation for four Italian...

Maldives Government Conveys Condolences to Italy After Vaavu Atoll Diving Tragedy

F.S - May 15, 2026

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended his deepest condolences to Italian President Sergio Mattarella and the people of Italy following a diving accident in...

President Ratifies Bill Bringing LGA Staff Under Civil Service

F.S - May 15, 2026

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments that formally bring employees of the Local Government Authority (LGA) under the civil service. The bill was passed...