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Good morning · Friday 13 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
28°C
Light drizzle · feels like 31°
Sunrise & sunset
05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.62 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 Muizzu Establishes Advisory Council of State Dignitaries 6 outlets
  2. Global Zero Waste Alliance: First Lady highlights marine protection 4 outlets
  3. First Lady attends opening of zero waste museum at COP31 3 outlets
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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 Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 3 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 6 daysGenerate 1,500 job opportunities for young people and give …Due in 2 weeks Past their deadline1 promise

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Tourism & hospitality Seaplane Services Launched to Velidhoo in Noonu Atoll The Standard Velidhoo Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality President Muizzu Challenges UK Chagos Deal, Says Maldives Has Stronger Claim to “Foalhavahi” The Standard Malé 99-year lease Lease term for Diego Garcia base Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Wins Big on Tripadvisor 2026, #21 Worldwide, #3 Honeymoon, #8 Asia The Standard 21st World ranking among top destinati… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Seaplane Check-In Moves to VIA’s New Terminal 1 The Standard USD 457 million (approximately MVR 7 billion) investment in the new terminal pr… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Tourist Arrivals Jump 14.6% in Early Days of 2026, Signalling Strong Start for Maldives Tourism The Standard Gan 14.6 percent growth in tourist arrivals Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Safaris to be barred near islands due to illicit activities, President Muizzu announces The Standard Malé Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education Maldivian ambassador raises concern over visa delays and treatment of nationals at Sri Lanka Immigration The Standard 9.00 am to 5.00 pm queue time for Maldivian visitors… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality President Muizzu steers Maldives to record-breaking tourism revenue in 2025 The Standard 15.8 percent growth in tourism receipts year o… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Visit Maldives Corporation crowns historic tourism success with Culture and Food Festival The Standard Hulhumalé Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldivian-Owned Resort Life Hits Annual Target Early With USD 101 Million Inflows The Standard USD 101 million cumulative inflows in Maldivian b… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives hits 2025 tourism high as 9,903 visitors arrive in a single day The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Fire Breaks Out on Safari Boat in Vaavu Atoll Maldives Republic Vaavu Atoll up to 56 guest capacity of Yasawa Princess Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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