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Good morning · Saturday 14 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
Weather
26°C
Light 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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  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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Finance & banking · Feature or interview Maldives’ Economic Crossroads: Fiscal Challenges and Strategic Solutions Maldives Republic Malé 110% of GDP National debt to GDP Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality USAID, Marriott Forge Partnership for Socio-Economic Development in Maldives Maldives Republic Hanimaadhoo 2001 year Year USAID support in the Maldive… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Embarks on Major Tourism Reform Under New Government Maldives Republic Malé USD 4.5 billion tourism sector contribution to th… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Construction & property Muizzu Inaugurated as Eighth President of Maldives Maldives Republic Malé 4,000 year years of national history cited Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Parliament Recommends Imposition of Travel Ban on Israeli Citizens Maldives Republic Hoarafushi 11,500 people Palestinians killed since 7 Octob… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Public finance & tax State Revenue Soars More Than 60% Year-on-Year in October Maldives Republic MVR 2 billion Total state revenue collected by … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives’ Underwater Tunnel Named Best Stand Design at WTM London Maldives Republic 182 countries and regions countries and regions represented… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Tourism Set to Surpass Expectations Amid Global Challenges Maldives Republic 1.8 million National tourist arrival target f… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Construction & property Govt. Extends Construction and Redevelopment Periods for Tourism Properties Maldives Republic two years instead of 18 months Maximum extension allowed under t… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Construction & property Fiyoaree Island Council Invites Bids for 50-Year ‘Tourism Zone’ Lease at Kaalhehuttaa Maldives Republic Fiyoaree 429,480 square feet Area of land to be leased as a to… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Named Indian Ocean’s Premier Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year Maldives Republic 1993 year Year the World Travel Awards was … Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Energy & utilities Atmosphere Core Inks Biodiesel Deal, Will Introduce Biofuel to Maldives Operations Maldives Republic Malé US$15 million valuation of Lootah Biofuels Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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