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

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

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

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.

Maldives and China signs agreement to develop housing units in Eydhafushi

Maldives has signed an agreement with a Chinese business, Sinohydro Corporation, to develop 1,000 housing units in Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll. The agreement was signed...

Gov’t confirms nationwide ID and passport expansion to be completed by 2025

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihsan, has announced that the nationwide project to expand the delivery of national identity cards and passports...

Maldives and Azerbaijan sign visa exemption and tourism cooperation agreements

The Maldives and Azerbaijan have signed two significant bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening their cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr....

Health Minister envisions a new chapter for Maldives’ health sector

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has declared that the next four years will mark the beginning of a completely new chapter in the...

President inaugurates Dharumavantha Hospital as a tertiary facility

Dharumavantha Hospital has been officially opened as a tertiary hospital equipped with modern facilities. Following development, the hospital was inaugurated by President Dr. Mohamed...

President reaffirms Maldives’ support for Palestine on independence declaration anniversary

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended heartfelt wishes to President of Palestine Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa...

Gov’t bans importation of vape starting today

The government has banned the importation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping devices, and complementary products to the Maldives, starting today. The ban took effect...

“Previous administration designated projects to islands for political gains”

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has criticised the previous administration for including numerous island-based projects in the state budget for political...

Reforms to subsidy system will be implemented in phases: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has announced that the reforms to the subsidy-issuing system will be implemented in phases. He made the remarks while...

Islamic Minister inaugurates Vilimale’ Outreach Centre, to conduct Quran classes

Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has inaugurated the Vilimale' Outreach Centre, to conduct Quran classes run by the National Centre...

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The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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