Kulhudhuffushi City

Sun English Edition | 1 day, 2 hours ago | neutral

Container drops during unloading at Kulhudhuffushi commercial harbour; no injuries reported

A container fell onto a vessel during unloading at the commercial harbour of Kulhudhuffushi City on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The incident occurred at around 10:24 am when a container slipped from a crane. Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) confirmed that both the boat and the container sustained damage, but no injuries were reported. Police confirmed no injuries and stated the incident is under investigation. The Kulhudhuffushi Regional Port (KRP) began operations on December 5, 2005.

Sun English Edition | 5 days, 2 hours ago | positive

Nasheed swept MDP chairpersonship election with 69% votes

Former President Mohamed Nasheed won the MDP chairpersonship election on June 12, 2026, with 69% of votes (20,943 out of 30,363 valid ballots), defeating South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. Nasheed dominated in several atolls including L. Atoll (86.5%), GDh. Atoll (83.5%), and Th. Atoll (83.1%). Nasheed pledged to keep the party united for the 2028 presidency.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

Delighted to get the opportunity to meet with the local businesses of Kulhudhuffushi: Minister Saeed

Minister Mohamed Saeed expressed delight at meeting local businesses in Kulhudhuffushi City. He participated in an information session jointly conducted by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Business Center Corporation (BCC), titled 'Kulhudhuffushi Business Brief'. Topics included business registration, creative economy opportunities, and the upcoming MSME Awards. A Q&A session was also held. The session was part of the Minister's official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

ކުޅުދުއްފުށީގެ ފަންނުވެރިންނާއި ވިޔަފާރިވެރިންނާ ބައްދަލުކުރުމުގެ ފުރުޞަތު ފަހިވެގެންދިއުމަކީ ލިބުނު އުފަލެއް: މިނިސްޓަރ ސަޢީދު

Minister Mohamed Saeed expressed delight at meeting local businesses in Kulhudhuffushi City. He participated in an information session jointly conducted by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Business Center Corporation (BCC), titled 'Kulhudhuffushi Business Brief'. Topics included business registration, creative economy opportunities, and the upcoming MSME Awards. A Q&A session was also held. The session was part of the Minister's official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

Minister Saeed graces the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed graced the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025. He presented medals and the championship trophy to the champion team. The Minister participated as part of his official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

މިނިސްޓަރ ސަޢީދު، ކޮމަންވެލްތު ބީޗް ހޭންޑްބޯލް ޗެމްޕިއަންޝިޕް 2025 ނިންމުމުގެ ރަސްމިއްޔާތު ޝަރަފުވެރިކޮށްދެއްވައިފި

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed graced the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025. He presented medals and the championship trophy to the champion team. The Minister participated as part of his official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

Minister Saeed observed the match between Maldives and Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, observed the match between Maldives and Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025. The Maldivian team won 2-1 and secured third place overall. Minister Saeed attended during his official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | positive

މިނިސްޓަރ ސަޢީދު، ކޮމަންވެލްތު ބީޗް ހޭންޑްބޯލް ޗެމްޕިއަންޝިޕް 2025 ގައި ރާއްޖެއާއި ބަންގްލަދޭޝް ބައްދަލުކުރި މެޗު ބައްލަވާލައްވައިފި

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, observed the match between Maldives and Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025. The Maldivian team won 2-1 and secured third place overall. Minister Saeed attended during his official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | neutral

Minister Saeed participated in an information session conducted for local businesses in Kulhudhuffushi

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, participated in an information session for local businesses in Kulhudhuffushi City, jointly conducted by the Ministry and Business Center Corporation (BCC). The session, called 'Kulhudhuffushi Business Brief,' covered business registration, creative economy opportunities, and the upcoming MSME Awards. A Q&A session was also held. This was part of Minister Saeed's official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 8 months, 3 weeks ago | neutral

ކުޅުދުއްފުށީގެ ވިޔަފާރިވެރިންނަށް ކުރިއަށްގެންދިޔަ މަޢުލޫމާތު ދިނުމުގެ ސެޝަންގައި މިނިސްޓަރ ސަޢީދު ބައިވެރިވެވަޑައިގެންފި

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, participated in an information session for local businesses in Kulhudhuffushi City, jointly conducted by the Ministry and Business Center Corporation (BCC). The session, called 'Kulhudhuffushi Business Brief,' covered business registration, creative economy opportunities, and the upcoming MSME Awards. A Q&A session was also held. This was part of Minister Saeed's official visit to Kulhudhuffushi City.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 9 months ago | neutral

Minister Saeed arrives in Kulhudhuffushi City

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, arrived in Kulhudhuffushi City on an official visit. During the visit, he met with local entrepreneurs and participated in an information session with businesses. He is also scheduled to observe the final match of the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship and attend the closing ceremony.

Ministry of Economic Development & Trade | 9 months ago | neutral

މިނިސްޓަރ ސަޢީދު ކުޅުދުއްފުށި ސިޓީއަށް ވަޑައިގެންފި

Dhivehi version of article ID 11815. Minister Mohamed Saeed arrived in Kulhudhuffushi City on an official visit, met with entrepreneurs, and will attend the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship final and closing ceremony.

Maldives News Network | 11 months, 1 week ago | positive

Nation’s development depends on health and well-being: First Lady

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed spoke at the 43rd anniversary of Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, emphasizing health as fundamental to national development. She inaugurated telemedicine and endometriosis clinics, while the Director General of Health Services opened an NCD clinic. Awards were given to staff.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 6 months ago | optimistic

MPL to develop 25-storey mixed-use building at port complex site

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) plans to construct a 25-storey mixed-use building on the current port complex site, featuring luxury apartments and commercial spaces with dedicated parking. CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim aims for MPL to become the highest revenue-generating company. MPL also plans to relocate the commercial port to Thilafushi, with preparatory works starting in 2025, and enhance ports in Addu City and Kulhudhuffushi City.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 6 months ago | urgent

President says combating drug epidemic is a top national priority

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed combating the drug epidemic as a top priority after a major drug seizure. The Maldives Police Service reported that MNDF intercepted a Sri Lankan vessel near Makunudhoo on November 23, leading to the seizure of nearly half a tonne of drugs: 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Over the past year, 158 drug-related operations resulted in 12,561 searches and 1,009 arrests.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 6 months ago | urgent

Half a tonne of drugs seized from Sri Lankan ship in Maldivian waters

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) seized a Sri Lankan fishing vessel operating illegally in Maldivian waters, recovering nearly half a tonne of drugs. The vessel was intercepted near Makunudhoo at 12:45am on 23 November. A search by MNDF Coast Guard and Kulhudhuffushi City Police on 24 November recovered 468.6 kg of drugs, including 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stated the operation was based on a tip-off. Five Sri Lankan crew members were taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 7 months ago | optimistic

HRCM aims to conduct nationwide trainings to empower human rights activists

HRCM Member Ismail Habeeb revealed plans for nationwide training to empower human rights activists. Speaking at the Human Rights Defenders Programme inauguration, he emphasized protecting and empowering human rights. The four-day programme includes participants from Male' City and various atolls. HRCM previously held the programme in Kulhudhuffushi City and Addu City.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 8 months ago | optimistic

WAMCO to offer waste disposal for vessel seeking bunkering services

Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) signed an agreement with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to provide waste disposal services to vessels seeking international bunkering services. MPL will collect waste and hand it over to WAMCO. The service will be provided at a designated facility on a nearby island. WAMCO will also offer used oil management services. Collected waste will be transported to the Regional Waste Management Centre in Kunburudhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll. The launch of bunkering services is part of the government's efforts to diversify the economy.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 5 months ago | concerned

Six New Filariasis Cases Recorded in Kulhudhuffushi, Active Infections Rise to 25

Six new filariasis cases were confirmed among migrant workers in Kulhudhuffushi City, bringing total active infections to 25. The cases were detected during a health screening programme from 1-19 December. A total of 434 individuals have been screened. The disease is primarily detected among migrant workers from endemic regions. Filariasis is caused by filarial worms spread by Culex mosquitoes. The Maldives was declared free of filariasis in 2016 after the last reported case in 2004 on Fonadhoo Island, Laamu Atoll. The first survey was in 1951 with WHO assistance, and a special eradication programme began in 1968.

Avas English | 2 years, 8 months ago | positive

Contactless Mastercard and Visa payments now accepted for RTL bus services in atolls

Contactless Mastercard and Visa payments are now accepted for RTL public bus services in atolls, expanding from Malé City to Addu City, Fuvahmulah City, Kulhudhuffushi City, Haa Alif Dhidhdho, L. Gan, L. Funadhoo, and L. Isndhoo Kalaidhoo. MTCC said tickets can be purchased using contactless debit and credit EMV MasterCard and Visa cards issued by Bank of Maldives and other banks. The services include fixed fare routes (tap when boarding) and distance fare routes (tap in and tap out). If a passenger forgets to tap out on distance fare trips, the total fare for that route is automatically deducted.