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Good evening · Wednesday 11 November · Maldives time
Week in brief
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26°C
Showers · feels like 30°
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05:52–17:48
Calculated for Malé
Dollar 23.26 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 Dr Muizzu arrives in Türkiye for COP31 10 outlets
  2. Ministry signs agreements with MTCC for 22 development projects 6 outlets
  3. President establishes Advisory Council of National Honourees 5 outlets

Promise due todayComplete and operationalise the Thilafushi port, reducing current 9- and 14-day waits for unloading goods to less than three days. the government

Happening todayThe government aims to sign the definitive agreement for the Rasmalé deal.

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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 Complete and operationalise the Thilafushi port, reducing c…Due todayDeliver the Healthy Senior Citizens Programme, running for …Due in 5 daysComplete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion S…Due in 8 days

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Energy & utilities Oil Prices Surge Amid Israel–Iran Strikes: What It Means for the Maldives The Standard Malé around 7–11% Brent crude price rise since June… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Health Foreign National Caught in Cigarette Sting Says: ‘They’re Not Mine!’ The Standard Thilafushi 32 cartons cartons of cigarettes seized Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Trade & customs Post Office Confirms: They’ll Never Ask for Your Address by Message The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Trade & customs PM Modi Set to Visit Saudi Arabia, Rekindles Strategic Ties to Boost India-Europe Corridor The Standard Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Trade & customs Government Set to Complete Canned Tuna Distribution by Monday The Standard Gaafu Alif Atoll 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM Daily distribution hours in the G… Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Education FM Khaleel Meets Sri Lankan President, PM on Official Visit Maldives Republic Kulhudhuffushi Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Education Maldives, Sri Lanka Eye Closer Cooperation Across Key Sectors Maldives Republic Addu City Source (opens Maldives Republic 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)
Energy & utilities · Feature or interview Why Is China Succeeding as a Peace Broker? Maldives Republic 58-year ASEAN's history length Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)
Health Rolling Your Own? Not Anymore! New Ban Hits Tobacco Accessories! The Standard Hulhumalé Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Health President Muizzu Advocates Vaping Ban as People’s Choice to Protect the Younger Generation The Standard Mahibadhoo 50,000 rufiyaa, with an added 10,000 rufiyaa per device Fine for importing vaping devices Source (opens The Standard in a new tab)
Tourism & hospitality Maldives Inks Economic Gateway and Free Zone Framework Agreement With Singapore-Based Firm Maldives Republic Hulhumalé US$100 million Investment sought through a furth… Source (opens Maldives Republic in a new tab)

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