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Good evening · Wednesday 11 November · Maldives time
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27°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. BML launches Kaanivaa 44 to mark 44th anniversary 4 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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Transport & ports · Notice (IUL108) Director, Transport Management Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Society · Notice Police seek constable recruits with salary of MVR 15,500 2 outlets : The Edition, Sun English Malé MVR 15,500 monthly salary for police constab… Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
Transport & ports · Notice Marandhoo Council opens applications for "Niyami Course 2" Raajje (English) Maarandhoo at least 16 years of age by December 1, 2026 minimum age for course eligibility Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Society · Notice Registration opens for Kelaa Council Quran Competition 1448 Raajje (English) Kelaa Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Infrastructure · Notice Passport issuance services remain open at Malé, Hulhumalé and... MM TV (English) Hulhumalé Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Health · Notice Severe Health Risks Due to Poor Air Quality: HPA Urges Public to Take Precautions Raajje (English) Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Energy & utilities · Notice Vilimalé residents advised of temporary water interruption on the night of 2 Nov The Standard Vilin'gili 90 minutes Duration of planned water service… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Society · Notice Republic Square area to close on 3 Nov for Victory Day events 2 outlets : The Edition, The Standard Malé 3 November 1988 Year of the failed coup attempt c… Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)
Transport & ports · Notice Republic Square and its surrounding waters to be closed during specific hours for Victory Day activities Raajje (English) 400 meters distance from reef edge closed to… Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Transport & ports · Notice Republic Square traffic restricted for Victory Day rehearsals MM TV (English) Malé Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)
Society · Notice Republic Day Official Gathering Set for 19 November 2 outlets : The Maldives Journal, Byline Hulhumalé more than 35 years minimum years of public service r… Source (opens The Maldives Journal in a new tab)
Education · Notice Applications Open for Higher Education Scholarships in China Corporate Maldives Source (opens Corporate Maldives in a new tab)

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