Person
Hussain Ali
Described in the news as: Staff Sergeant (Retd); Staff Sergeant (Retired).
In the news, last 90 days
Environment
Met Office warns of heavy rain and potential flooding amid strengthening monsoon
The Maldives Meteorological Service warned that heavy rain and potential flooding could affect some islands as southwest monsoon winds strengthen, with adverse weather expected from 7 Nov until Wednesday. A waterspout struck Shaviyani Lhaimagu on 7 Nov, damaging roofs and injuring one person, while heavy rains flooded Gaafu Alif Kolamaafushi on 6 Nov.
Environment
Tornado strikes Lhaimagu, injures one person
A waterspout struck Lhaimagu in Shaviyani Atoll on 7 November 2026, damaging roofs of around four houses and several warehouses and injuring one person. The Met Office forecast rough weather across parts of the Maldives for the next five days, with adverse conditions persisting until Wednesday.
Justice
Ministry urges public not to share information of child in Shahid case
The Ministry of Gender issued a statement urging the public and media not to disclose identifying information about the child involved in the case in which former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is accused of sexually abusing a minor. The article also reports that Shahid was arrested under a court order and ordered detained for 30 days, and that police searched his Malé residence.
Economy
Individuals over 65 allowed to use pension funds for Hajj pilgrimage
Regulations under the 6th amendment to the Maldives Pension Act have been gazetted and implemented, allowing Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme members aged 65 and above to reserve Hajj pilgrimage slots using their retirement savings. Eligibility requires not having performed Hajj before and holding at least MVR 336,000 in the Retirement Savings Account, with a 20 percent payment to the Maldives Hajj Corporation to reserve a slot.
Politics
President urges development without compromising Maldives’ sovereignty and national identity
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu used the official Victory Day ceremony to call for development and economic progress that preserves Maldives' sovereignty, independence, national identity and its status as a 100 per cent Muslim nation, and urged ending dependence on debt. He presented November 3 Shields to five surviving members of the reconnaissance patrol team from the 3 November 1988 attempted coup, launched a MNDF album of patriotic songs and delivered a national address.
Politics
No-confidence motion against Saeed agendaed for 4 Nov
A no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has been placed on the agenda for the 4 Nov sitting of the People's Majlis. The motion was submitted with the signatures of 13 opposition MDP members, and the General Committee has allocated one hour for debate and one hour for the minister to respond.
Society
November 3 Special Shield of Honour presented to five veterans
Five former and serving members of the Maldives National Defence Force were presented with the November 3 Special Shield of Honour at the official Victory Day ceremony for their role in defending the country during the 3 November 1988 attack. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu also launched a patriotic songs album at the ceremony, with several songs performed during the event.
Economy
Businesses can now offset government receivables against tax payments through MIRA
The Ministry of Finance announced a system allowing businesses to offset funds owed to them by state institutions and state-owned enterprises against taxes payable to MIRA, following a press release issued on 2 Nov. Requests must be submitted to MIRA with detailed payment breakdowns in accordance with MIRA's guidelines, with either party paying any remaining balance after offsetting.
Politics
Voting begins for election of council members to LGA board
Voting began on 31 October 2026 for the election of council-appointed members to the Local Government Authority (LGA) board, running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Two seats are contested while Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Atif was elected uncontested, with 807 eligible voters across 19 atolls.
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