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Good morning · Friday 13 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
28°C
Light drizzle · feels like 30°
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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Health Detection of Eradicated Filariasis in Maldives Raises Concerns Maldives Republic Kulhudhuffushi 2016 year year WHO confirmed filariasis era… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health WHO Praises Maldives’ Vigilance in Identifying Contaminated Syrups Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Government Declares Illegal Drugs as National Security Threat Maldives Republic Kaafu Atoll 700 people individuals ordered by courts to … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Aasandha Hints at Co-Payments to Ensure Sustainability of National Health Insurance Maldives Republic around 56% share of Aasandha expenses attrib… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Maldives Acknowledges WHO’s Sustained Support for Health Sector Advancements Maldives Republic Hoarafushi the 1950s WHO presence established in the M… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking Government Outlines New Initiatives in Healthcare, Heritage Maldives Republic Gan ten patients annually by 2028 Thalassaemia patients to be suppo… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health CSC Faces Parliamentary Committee Inquiry Over Exemption Granted to First Lady Maldives Republic Dhaandhoo 40 hours a month Hours per month the First Lady as… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Israel’s Intensified Offensive Escalates Palestinian Death Toll, Deepens Humanitarian Crisis Maldives Republic over 800 People killed in Israeli attacks … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health HPA Launches Nationwide Measles, Rubella Immunisation Campaign Maldives Republic Addu City between 18 and 49 age group targeted by the campaign Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Ceasefire Talks Collapse as Israel Withdraws Negotiators Maldives Republic Malé 15,207 deaths death toll in Gaza Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health World AIDS Day 2023: ‘Let Communities Lead’ Fight Against HIV/AIDS Maldives Republic Kulhudhuffushi 40 people People infected with HIV/AIDS in … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Qatar Announces Additional 48-Hour Truce in Gaza Maldives Republic 48-hour Additional pause in fighting anno… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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