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Good morning · Saturday 14 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
27°C
Light drizzle · feels like 30°
Sunrise & sunset
05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.50 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 calls for climate finance reform to support SIDS 3 outlets
  2. President urges unity and patriotism above political differences 3 outlets
  3. Small island states seek climate justice, not sympathy, President Muizzu tells COP31 2 outlets

Happening todayRegistration for the Ooredoo Fun Run 2026 closes after being extended by another week.

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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 Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 2 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 5 daysGenerate 1,500 job opportunities for young people and give …Due in 2 weeks Past their deadline1 promise

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Fisheries & agriculture President Muizzu Reverses Cabinet Decision on Longline Fishing Following Outcry From Advocacy Groups Maldives Republic 47,517 metric tonnes yellowfin tuna quota awarded to t… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking BML Silent on Coup Allegation as Senior Government Officials Demand CEO Resignation Maldives Republic US$100 Foreign transaction limit for sta… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking GST Act Amendment Aims to Curb Loss of Tourism Revenue: Finance Ministry Maldives Republic approximately 70 percent tax revenue lost when rooms are s… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Public finance & tax Around 4,500 Political Positions Created by Government: MDP Maldives Republic 4,500 people political appointees employed by … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking Maldives’ Usable Dollar Reserves Depleted for First Time, Sources Say 2 reports : Maldives Republic Hulhumalé US$43 million usable dollar reserves Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking Maldives May Need to Utilise SDF Funds to Cover Reserves Shortfall: Experts Maldives Republic Gan US$43 million usable US dollar reserves Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health ACC Seeks Prosecution of Ex-IGMH Heads Over Alleged COVID-19 Profiteering Maldives Republic Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll 7.4-hectare Island acquired by Pioneer Maldiv… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Public finance & tax Government Outlines Debt Management Strategy Focused on Minimising Public Impact Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Public finance & tax Parliament Judiciary Committee Recommends Removal of Tax Appeal Tribunal Members Maldives Republic Holhudhoo Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking Central Bank Seeks Managing Directors for Key Areas Maldives Republic Malé MVR 50,000 minimum monthly remuneration for … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Finance & banking Opposition Slams Muizzu Administration’s Efforts to Keep State Financial Standing Confidential Maldives Republic since 2018 year since fiscal and debt statem… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Public finance & tax US to Provide US$8.5 Million in Grant Aid to Maldives Under Amendment to Continuing Bilateral Agreement Maldives Republic US$45.7 million (approximately MVR 705 million) total value of the DOAG Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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