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Good evening · Wednesday 11 November · Maldives time
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26°C
Light showers · feels like 29°
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Dollar 23.26 street, a crowd’s report 15.42 official, MMA · 30 Sep

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  1. President calls for greater support for clean energy transition
  2. President calls for climate finance reform and action at COP31
  3. President Dr Muizzu arrives in Türkiye for COP31 10 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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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 MACL Launches New Certificate Program to Boost Airport Security Standards The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Education Expo 2025 Set for 20–21 June: Dhiraagu Joins Q Study as Digital Partner The Standard Malé Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Tokyo university may host Harvard international students amid Trump ban Sun English 2022 year year the University of Tokyo laun… Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Education New Sports Era Underway: Through New Law, President Muizzu Introduces School Clubs, Regional Associations, and National Arbitration The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education BML’s 2025 Scholarship Fund is open! “This is a long-term investment in the nation” says CEO Shareef The Standard top 200 university ranking of eligible in… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Bound by Faith and Friendship: Prez. Muizzu and PM Anwar Pledge a New Era of Maldives-Malaysia Cooperation The Standard 4.3% to RM862.7 million Malaysia's total trade with the M… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education President Muizzu Undertakes Official Visit to Malaysia to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Maldives Opens First Resident Embassy in Türkiye Maldives Republic Malé Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Education President Muizzu Vows to End Decline in Student Pass Rates, Starting with Primary Schools The Standard from 58% to 46% Mathematics pass rate among prima… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Shared Values, Shared Goals: Maldives and Malta Discuss Future Collaboration The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education From Diplomacy to Dormitory: President Muizzu Gives Rosemont Back to Maldivian Students The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Historic Move: President Muizzu Declares Student Loans Free of Extra Charges! The Standard 1% administrative fee on student loa… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)

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