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Good morning · Sunday 15 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
26°C
Light showers · feels like 29°
Sunrise & sunset
05:53–17:49
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.51 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. National campaign to promote respect launches tonight with fireworks 8 outlets
  2. President Muizzu returns home after COP31 in Türkiye 8 outlets
  3. Maldives, Saudi Arabia sign 1448 Hajj pilgrimage services agreement 5 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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335 promises4 kept · 0 broken
Due in the next 30 days Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 1 dayincrease the amount of US dollars it sells through commerci…Due in 3 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 4 days Past their deadline1 promise

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Transport & ports Defenders of the Nation: Homeland Minister Ihusaan Praises Police Heroism in ‘Huvan’ Rescue The Standard Dhigurah 45 passengers passengers Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports Police Swiftly Rescue 48 Passengers, Including Children, from Sinking Speedboat The Standard Dhigurah 48 people people rescued from the sinking l… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property A Symbol of Pride: President Muizzu Reopens Izzuddin Jetty, Honoring Maldivian Identity The Standard over MVR 11.7 million value of Izzuddin Faalan renovati… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports 18 Dead, 23 Injured in Horrific Tour Bus Accident in Eastern Thailand The Standard at least 18 deaths in bus crash Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports Power to the People! President Muizzu Government Empowers Local Councils with Control Over Ferry Stops The Standard Baa Atoll 21 ferry stops ferry stops transferred to the Mi… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property President Muizzu’s Vision for Connectivity Moves Forward with Fainu Airport Project The Standard Fainu Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Trade & customs Strict Transport Timings Enforced in Malé for Ramadan The Standard Malé Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports Renovated Section of Ameenee Magu Reopened to Traffic After Repairs The Standard segments 11 and 12 road segments repaired Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports Helmet-Wearing Gang Attackers on the Rise: Police Tighten Surveillance in Malé Area The Standard Malé over 87,000 properties searched in gang-relat… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Transport & ports False Alarm: Maldivian Airlines Clears Up Misreported Ticket Price Spike The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property President Muizzu reaffirms commitment to nationwide development The Standard Maarandhoo Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Construction & property President Muizzu: Development Thrives on Peace, Disruptions Will Not Be Tolerated The Standard Maamendhoo 14 months Duration of administration focus … Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)

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