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Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
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Education
National Quran Centre opens branch in Maavah
A branch of the National Quran Centre was inaugurated in Maavah, Laamu Atoll by Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Abdul Ghafoor Ahmed. The centre has completed registration of nine additional branches and submitted applications for branches in 12 more islands.
Politics
Safeguarding nation's Islamic identity remains key priority:...
Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said safeguarding the Maldives' Islamic identity remains a key Government priority, with the Constitution and national laws guiding responses to religious matters. He said his ministry had formally referred a matter to the Maldives Police Service on 4 November 2026 requesting an investigation and appropriate action under the law.
Economy
Proposed 2027 budget boosts social protection spending to over USD 259 million
The proposed 2027 state budget allocates over USD 259.40 million for social protection services, an 8.8 per cent increase from the outgoing fiscal year, with the largest share going to senior citizen care and pensions. Capital spending under the Public Sector Investment Programme will fund safe homes for women, elderly facilities and domestic violence shelters.
Economy
Budget 2027: Government allocates over MVR 4 billion for social...
The proposed 2027 State Budget allocates more than MVR 4 billion for social security services, an 8.8 per cent increase over the previous year, covering pensions, sick and disability assistance, elderly, children and family support. The Ministry of Finance projects further increases in pension and social assistance spending, and PSIP capital expenditure in the area includes Amaan Hiyaa, old-age homes and special shelters for domestic violence victims.
Education
Construction of National Centre for the Holy Qur’an branch in...
A branch of the National Centre for the Holy Quran has been completed in Gaafu Alifu Vilingili as part of a government decentralisation policy to widen access to Quranic education. Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said 30 branches have been opened, work is underway on 20 more islands, and the Ministry has asked the Ministry of Finance to fund another 30 locations in next year's budget.
Infrastructure
Budget 2027: Hulhumalé Grand Mosque construction among key priorities
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer said construction of the Hulhumalé Grand Mosque is among the Government's key priorities for the proposed 2027 State Budget presented to Parliament. The complex, planned as the country's largest mosque with a prayer hall for 10,000 worshippers, had its land handed over by HDC to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments on 10 June 2026 and its site handed over to Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Company on 12 September under a memorandum of understanding.
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