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Government of the Maldives
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Health
MNDF Coast Guard transports more than 280 patients in just over a month
The MNDF Coast Guard carried out 88 medical evacuations between October 29 and November 5, following 89 in the previous week, bringing total patient transports to more than 280 from October through November 5. Breakdowns by squadron are given for both periods, and the government is working to expand sea and air ambulance services.
Economy
2027 budget proposes over USD 259 million for social protection
The Government has proposed more than USD 259.40 million for social protection programmes in the 2027 State Budget, an 8.8 per cent increase over the current fiscal year, with over 80 per cent directed to basic pension payments for citizens aged 65 and above. The funds are spread across senior citizens, patients and persons with special needs, children and families, socially isolated individuals and wider social protection programmes, alongside Public Sector Investment Programme financing for facilities such as safe homes and care centres.
Infrastructure
Progress on BML housing project as first 182 apartments enter concrete phase
Bank of Maldives' affordable housing project in Hulhumale' has completed foundation work for 182 of 364 first-phase apartments, with concrete works now underway, built by Amin Construction. BML plans 3,260 housing units in total plus a further 540 apartments, and expects the project to be completed by mid-2028.
Health
Agreement signed with Kuwait Fund to develop Th. Atoll Hospital
The Government of the Maldives signed an agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to develop a new 50-bed hospital in Th. Veymandoo, financed by a loan of 3 Million Kuwaiti Dinars (about USD 9.7 million). At a courtesy call after the signing, the Kuwait Fund announced it would raise the country's annual loan limit from USD 10 million to about USD 40 million starting from 2027.
Politics
MDP submits resolution to Parliament seeking referendum on Ras Male' project
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) passed and submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis calling for a public referendum on the government's agreement with Eagle Hills for development of Fushidhiggaru Lagoon at Ras Male'. The resolution cites constitutional and Referendum Act provisions and raises concerns about the 99-year lease of publicly reclaimed land.
Politics
'Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah' postpones Rasmale' rally to expand participation for referendum call
The 'Dhivehinge Bin Dhivehinnah' movement postponed its rally calling for a public referendum on the Rasmale' project from this coming Friday to the 13th of the month, saying the delay would allow wider participation. The movement's lawyer Ali Hussain argued that granting Maldivian land to foreigners without a referendum would violate the Constitution, while the government maintains the 99-year, 500-hectare project will bring significant benefits.
Politics
Ghassan urges vigilance on Victory Day, saying nations face threats beyond guns and visible enemies
Former Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon said on Victory Day, November 3, 2026, that the independence and sovereignty of nations are threatened not only by weapons or visible enemies. In a post on X he recalled the November 3, 1988 attack and expressed confidence in the MNDF, while the opposition and President Muizzu differ over the Rasmale' project's security implications.
Politics
MP Sattar describes Rasmalé project as an investment for future
Holhudhoo MP Abdul Sattar Mohamed described the Maldives Waterfront and Marina project in Rasmalé as a long-term investment that could diversify the economy and boost tourism. He said only a memorandum of understanding has been signed with Eagle Hills so far, with no final agreement yet, and defended the need for investor incentives including 99-year land leases.
Politics
Rasmale' deal could end Maldivian identity: Jameel
Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed told a People's National Front gathering that handing part of the Rasmalé land reclamation project to UAE-based Eagle Hills would end the Maldives' legal identity and its ability to bar religious freedom and temples. The government says Rasmalé is being leased for 99 years, with the state receiving no acquisition fee or land rent but 10 percent of commercial property sale revenue and four percent of apartment sale revenue.
Infrastructure
Government to deploy an AI-powered smart traffic system in Male'
The Maldives government has included an AI-powered "Smart Traffic Enforcement System" for the Greater Malé Area in next year's budget, announced by Finance Minister Hassan Zareer while presenting the budget statement to the People's Majlis. The budget also covers the "Greater Malé Transport Mobility Plan", a National Sovereign Cloud Data Centre and a Digital Identification System under the "Maldives 2.0" policy, though the article notes slow progress and implementation hurdles.
Economy
Budget 2027 to chart the path to developed-nation status by 2040
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer presented the proposed 2027 State Budget to Parliament, saying it charts the path to developed-nation status by 2040. He said the budget focuses on macroeconomic stability, fiscal and debt sustainability, public investment and projects such as the Maldives Waterfront and Marina development.
Economy
Tax offset for businesses will be finalised when government pays MIRA
The government has created a mechanism letting businesses offset taxes they owe by deducting debts owed to them by state bodies, but the offset is only finalised once the government agency or state company transfers the money to MIRA. President Mohamed Muizzu, who had set six earlier deadlines to clear government debts to businesses that were not met, first announced the mechanism at a gathering last Saturday.
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