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Good morning · Friday 13 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
28°C
Light drizzle · feels like 32°
Sunrise & sunset
05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.65 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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234 promises4 kept · 0 broken
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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Finance & banking Saudi Fund Loans Provoke Fierce Debate at Parliament Committee Maldives Republic Fuvahmulah SAR 562.5 million (approximately US$150 million) total value of two loans taken by… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Severe Weather Alerts Issued in Northern and Central Regions Maldives Republic Addu City 48 hours Expected duration of severe weath… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Fisheries & agriculture Government To Implement Cost-Cutting Measures; Key Agreement To Be Submitted for Parliamentary Approval Maldives Republic Malé Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Commercial Harbour To Be Operated by MPL: CEO Ibrahim Maldives Republic Malé approximately 100 hectares total land to be reclaimed at Thi… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Hanimaadhoo Airport Expansion Project Set for Completion by March 2025: RACL Maldives Republic Hanimaadhoo 2,465-metre new runway length Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Sri Lankan Dies in Motorcycle Mishap on Malé-Hulhumalé Highway Maldives Republic Hulhumalé Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Met Office Forecasts Severe Weather for Northern and Central Regions Maldives Republic Addu City 67.7 millimetres Rainfall recorded on Gaafaru Isla… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Man dies after motorbike skids off bridge highway Atoll Times Hulhumalé Source (opens Atoll Times in a new tab)
Construction & property Construction Ministry Corrects Police Error on Migrant Worker’s Death Maldives Republic Malé 6.7 kilometres Thilamalé bridge span Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Met Office Forecasts Harsh Weather for Next Three Days Maldives Republic Malé Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports Fraud Scheme Uncovered in Maldives Transport Ministry Investigation Maldives Republic Malé 100 vehicles vehicles registered at a garage b… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Transport & ports MACL to Offer Internship Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities Maldives Republic Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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