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Good evening · Wednesday 11 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
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28°C
Overcast · feels like 31°
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05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.23 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 build roads, harbours and coastal protection in 22 islands 6 outlets
  3. Ras Male' reclamation project to cost $330 million: Minister Muththalib 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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Other · Notice (IUL112) Software Developer Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Construction & property · Notice Government to sell 48 land plots acquired under Veshi Fahi Male' Program 4 outlets : MM TV (English), Atoll Times, Raajje (English) and 1 more Malé 48 plots total land plots to be sold Source (opens Raajje (English) in a new tab)
Other · Notice (IUL111) Senior ICT Technician, PSR 7 Step1 Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Other · Notice (IUL110)ICT Technician, PSR5 Step1 Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Telecom & digital · Notice (IUL109) Director, ICT Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Transport & ports · Notice (IUL108) Director, Transport Management Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Source (opens Ministry of Economic Development & Trade in a new tab)
Telecom & digital · Notice Applications Open for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2027 4 outlets : The Standard, Sun English, Corporate Maldives and 1 more Baa Atoll 18 to 30 age range eligible for the progra… Source (opens Corporate Maldives 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)

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