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Good morning · Saturday 14 November · Maldives time

Week in brief

Weather

26°C

Heavy drizzle · feels like 31°

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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Yameen: Anyone silent as Maldivian land is surrendered is complicit in the crime
President calls for climate finance reform to support SIDS 3 outlets
President urges unity and patriotism above political differences 3 outlets

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

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Numbers

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Total index 109.09Index Sep 2026 · MMA +0.3% vs previous +1.2% vs a year earlier Inflation rate 1.17% Sep 2026 · MMA +0.4 pts vs previous -2.6 pts vs a year earlier Total tourist arrivals 148,801Tourists Sep 2026 · MMA -23.8% vs previous -0.5% vs a year earlier Occupancy rate 44.10% Sep 2026 · MMA -14.8 pts vs previous -2.6 pts vs a year earlier

Promises

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234 promises4 kept · 0 broken

Next due · Nov 2026 Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for one year in monthly batches wi… Promised Medium impact

Due in the next 30 days Deliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 2 days Complete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 5 days Generate 1,500 job opportunities for young people and give …Due in 2 weeks Past their deadline1 promise

Latest development · 7 Nov A National Quran Centre branch opened in Maavah, with nine more registered and 12 applica… Partly kept Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer

What the news is about

stories, last 7 days · as of 00:02

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Construction & property10
↓ 88 fewer than last week · Tornado hits Lhaimagu, causing extensive damage 7 outlets
Tourism & hospitality7
↓ 47 fewer than last week · Long-delayed Hulhumale' City Hotel opens as Manhattan Grand Hotel 9 outlets
Finance & banking5
↓ 71 fewer than last week · Vice President wraps up Maldives’ participation in 28th CHOGM 5 outlets
Transport & ports5
↓ 37 fewer than last week · Borrowings near MVR 16.64bn as MACL takes massive loans against Hulhule’ properties
Fisheries & agriculture4
↓ 17 fewer than last week · Maldives seeks to bridge market gaps for local food producers to enhance food security 2 outlets
Health3
↓ 32 fewer than last week · Health and Family Expo 2026 achieves its objectives

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HDC HDC wins Riveli Award for promoting disability inclusion One Online 4 days ago Hulhumalé Source

News Government Establishes “Dhiveheen Resort Share Corporation” Miadhu 4 days ago Source

News Shujau: Current administration ‘ruined’ in these three years by debt inherited from predecessor Sun English 4 days ago Baarah Source

News China scholarship applications open for Maldivian students Maldives Voice 4 days ago Source

News Council president: Physical works on Dhidhdhoo airport expected to commence mid-2027 Sun English 4 days ago Dhidhdhoo Source

News Email OTP now required to submit Maldives Traveller Declaration Maldives Voice 4 days ago Source

News CHOGM 2026 opens with drive to unlock prosperity for Commonwealth’s 2.7 billion people Maldives Financial Review 4 days ago Source

News El Niño could cost global economy US$11 trillion, new IFAD report warns Maldives Financial Review 4 days ago Source

News IFAD announces US$70m rural climate adaptation bond bought by Zenkyoren Maldives Financial Review 4 days ago Source

News Internal audit report reveals RDC violated Pension Act Raajje (English) 4 days ago Source

News Training sessions for President’s Office officials conducted under Digital for All campaign PSM News 4 days ago Source

News President announces plan to transform Galolhu stadium into a modern leisure spot The Standard 4 days ago Hulhumalé Source

Coming up

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13th edition of the Maldives Finance Forum held under the theme 'Green Finance: Unlocking Sustainable Investment and Financial Security in the Maldives'Saturday 14 November · DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Source (opens Maldives Pension Office in a new tab)
Registration for the Ooredoo Fun Run 2026 closes after being extended by another week.Saturday 14 November Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
The 13th Maldives Finance Forum, themed "Green Finance: Unlocking Sustainable Investment and Financial Security in the Maldives," will bring together policymakers, financial sector professionals, industry experts and key stakeholders.Saturday 14 November · DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Source (opens Maldives Financial Review in a new tab)
The 13th Maldives Finance Forum, themed 'Green Finance: Unlocking Sustainable Investment and Financial Security in the Maldives', jointly organised by Pension Office and UNDP MaldivesSaturday 14 November · DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Source (opens Maldives Pension Office in a new tab)