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Nasheed: Foreign investments do not threaten independence, they strengthen economy 2 outlets, first reported 1 hour, 49 minutes ago

Good evening · Sunday 15 November · Maldives time

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Weather

27°C

Light showers · feels like 30°

Sunrise & sunset

05:53–17:49

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Dollar 23.43 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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Met Office: Weather to improve in Maldives as Bay of Bengal depression intensifies
President unveils logo for the National Respect Initiative 13 outlets
Adhaalath Party officially aligns with PNC, pledges support for Muizzu in 2028 9 outlets

Happening todayThe President of South Asian University paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. the President's Office

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

Promises

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347 promises6 kept · 0 broken

Next due · Nov 2026 Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for one year in monthly batches wi… Promised Medium impact

Due in the next 30 days Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 1 day increase the amount of US dollars it sells through commerci…Due in 3 days Complete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 4 days Past their deadline1 promise

Latest development · 15 Nov Port services are being gradually transferred to Thilafushi, with container release servi… In progress Government of Maldives

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stories, last 7 days · as of 21:10

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Construction & property150
↑ 50 more than last week · Maldives moves to make Israel passport ban permanent 8 outlets
Public finance & tax110
↑ 27 more than last week · Maldives Establishes Tourism SOE to Distribute Resort Dividends Directly to Citizens 6 outlets
Tourism & hospitality93
↑ 35 more than last week · President rejects demand for referendum on Rasmale’ project, says new bill protects Maldives’ interests 7 outlets
Finance & banking75
↑ 2 more than last week · BML’s 44th anniversary carnival, Kaanivaa44, kicks off tomorrow 4 outlets
Energy & utilities59
↑ 30 more than last week · President Muizzu departs for COP31 tomorrow to push for climate action 10 outlets
Transport & ports40
↓ 2 fewer than last week · MTCC awarded 22 infrastructure development projects across Maldives 6 outlets

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All Construction & property 424Public finance & tax 323Finance & banking 295Tourism & hospitality 257Transport & ports 183Health 169Energy & utilities 147Trade & customs 131Education 121Fisheries & agriculture 94 Telecom & digital 87

Politics Bulgaria's Iotova wins presidential runoff, near-final results show The Edition 2 Nov 99.95% precinct protocols processed Source

World China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry The Edition 2 Nov Source

Education Home-schooling not meant to leave children unregistered: Husnee The Edition 2 Nov Manadhoo Source

Justice Body scans show 89 drug bullets in one person, 53 bullets in other The Edition 2 Nov 89 bullets drug bullets found concealed in t… Source

News What is the link between Zionist interests and the billionaire seeking to develop Rasmale'? Adhadhu (English) 2 Nov Source

Tourism & hospitality October Tourist Arrivals Rise Just 0.2% From Last Year Corporate Maldives 2 Nov 329 tourists, or 0.2 per cent Change in October tourist arrival… Source

Finance & banking Government to provide guarantee for BML sukuk Adhadhu (English) 2 Nov $300 million Sukuk size sought by BML Source

News MVR 12.6 billion spent on SOEs over three years Adhadhu (English) 2 Nov Source

Construction & property Yameen urges Islamic Minister Shaheem to resign over Rasmale' deal Adhadhu (English) 2 Nov Malé 500 hectares land area of Rasmalé reclamation … Source

Justice Majlis rejects resolution to hold JSC accountable for unfair dismissal of Justices Adhadhu (English) 2 Nov Kendhoo 28 members Majlis members voting against the… Source

Construction & property Christie's Real Estate expands services to Maldives The Edition 2 Nov Malé more than 125 independent brokerages in Christi… Source

Justice Drugs found on motorist who evaded check point, crashed The Edition 2 Nov Velidhoo 8 rubber packets rubber packets of suspected drugs… Source

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MIB introduced its new Sharia-compliant credit card portfolio.Sunday 15 November Source (opens Maldives Islamic Bank in a new tab)
The High Court is scheduled to begin the appeal hearing against the Criminal Court order to arrest Abdulla Shahid.Sunday 15 November · High Court Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
The President of South Asian University paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.Sunday 15 November · the President's Office Source (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
An Early Action on Diabetes forum is scheduled.Monday 16 November Source (opens MM TV (English) in a new tab)