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Good evening · Wednesday 11 November · Maldives time
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26°C
Light showers · feels like 30°
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05:52–17:48
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Dollar 23.24 street, a crowd’s report 15.42 official, MMA · 30 Sep

Weather is a model’s estimate for Malé from Open-Meteo, not a Met Service report.

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  1. President Dr. Muizzu departs for COP31 climate summit in Türkiye 10 outlets
  2. MTCC to undertake 22 projects across Maldives, including Fuvahmulah office complex 6 outlets
  3. President establishes Advisory Council of National Honourees 5 outlets

Promise due todayComplete and operationalise the Thilafushi port, reducing current 9- and 14-day waits for unloading goods to less than three days. the government

Happening todayThe government aims to sign the definitive agreement for the Rasmalé deal.

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Total index 109.09Index Sep 2026 · MMA up+0.3% vs previous up+1.2% vs a year earlier Inflation rate 1.17% Sep 2026 · MMA up+0.4 pts vs previous down-2.6 pts vs a year earlier Total tourist arrivals 148,801Tourists Sep 2026 · MMA down-23.8% vs previous down-0.5% vs a year earlier Occupancy rate 44.10% Sep 2026 · MMA down-14.8 pts vs previous down-2.6 pts vs a year earlier

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234 promises4 kept · 0 broken
Due in the next 30 days Complete and operationalise the Thilafushi port, reducing c…Due todayDeliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 5 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 8 days

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Education MDP not an individual, proven at National Council: Meekail The Edition Baarah Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
Education Gen Z protests reach Germany as thousands join Halloween rallies The Edition 34 cities cities where protests were planned Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
Education Segregating children with special needs instead of providing inclusive education is an outdated practice of the past: Ihusan Raajje (English) Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Education If the public waits until 2028 to change this administration, a dark era will begin for education sector: Yaugoob Raajje (English) Dhaandhoo Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Education Bill on homeschooling is a calculated move to keep girls out of school: Nasheed Adhadhu (English) Huraa Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
Education · Press release Acceptance Speech by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic Maldives, at the Ceremony Conferring the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in Politics and International Relations By the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Office of the President 17 years Time since President Muizzu recei… Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
Education President Muizzu Restructures Government Administrative Framework The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education President Muizzu accelerates reform with large-scale cabinet reset The Standard 20-member cabinet size Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property President Muizzu asks citizens to vote for councils that stand with the people and the government The Standard 1,875 projects active development projects acros… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Teacher Arrested in Hulhumalé for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Student The Standard Hulhumalé 46-year-old age of suspect Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property “This government has no interest other than delivering results” — President Muizzu reaffirms his pledge to the people The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property President Muizzu launches National Engineers’ Day, pledges award from 2026 The Standard 2026 year start year of the National Engine… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)

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