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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
Described in the news as: President.
In the news, last 90 days
Economy
Budget 2027: Government scales back SOE support to MVR 1.98 billion
The government's proposed 2027 budget earmarks MVR 1.98 billion in loans and capital contributions for state-owned enterprises, down from MVR 2.27 billion projected for 2026 and MVR 6.21 billion in 2025. The reductions accompany efforts to strengthen SOE management, lower operating costs and cut the SOE workforce by 33 per cent.
Politics
President Muizzu believes Maldivians possess the mindset of a common garden lizard: Zariyand
Financial expert Ismail Zariyand said on a RaajjeTV talk show that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's rhetoric is consistently contradictory, citing his dropped claim that Ras Male' would be linked to Malé by an underwater glass tunnel. Zariyand also questioned why the agreement with Eagle Hills has not been disclosed, amid reported spending of up to $1 billion on the project.
Infrastructure
Last island under Fenaka’s utility belt transferred to STELCO
STELCO completed the transfer of utility services from Fenaka Corporation, with L. Fonadhoo becoming the final island integrated, marked by a ceremony on Thursday. With the transition, utility services across 127 islands in the remaining atolls now fall under STELCO's management.
Politics
President assures to probe concerns over Hiyaavahi financing scheme
During the 'Rayyithunge Adu' program on Thursday night, a participant told President Dr Mohamed Muizzu that the Hiyaavahi Finance scheme approved only MVR 650,000 of their MVR 900,000 housing loan application, with instalments blocked by building registration requirements. President Muizzu said the issues had not been raised with him before, acknowledged the implementation fell short of his vision, and pledged to ask the Ministry to investigate the reduced approval and explore increasing the amount.
Health
President inaugurates Health and Family Expo 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Health and Family Expo 2026 at Hulhumalé Central Park, a three-day public programme organised by the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare running until Saturday. He also launched Hafthaa 156, a publication documenting health sector work over the past three years.
Politics
Petition calls for public inquiry into Ras Male' project!
A petition submitted to the People's Majlis through its e-petition system calls for a public inquiry into the Ras Male' project, a floor debate, and full disclosure of the agreement with UAE-based Eagle Hills before the final contract is signed. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that a complete copy of the agreement will be given to the relevant parliamentary committee and that a specialized real estate tourism bill will be opened for public consultation.
Politics
Building a civilised nation requires moral and material progress: President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu told the official Victory Day ceremony that building a civilised Maldives requires equal priority for the moral and material progress of its people. He highlighted government efforts to protect the country from bankruptcy, repay state debts, remove foreign troops and strengthen military capabilities, and pledged to protect the nation's Islamic identity and independence.
Politics
President's pledge: Will do nothing to undermine nation's pillars
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu gave an assurance that he would not do anything undermining the nation's pillars, including the country's 100 percent Muslim status, the independence of its citizens and Maldivian identity. He spoke at Republic Square during the Victory Day ceremony, also paying tribute to those martyred on 3rd November 1988.
Politics
"Refined Maldives" result of development: President
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said the ongoing development in the Maldives has resulted in a "refined Maldives," speaking at the Victory Day 2026 ceremony at Republic Square. He recalled his 17 November 2023 pledge to put the economy back on track and steer the country out of debt, and said the national service program has more than 1,000 graduates.
Economy
Minister Saeed Says Public Will Have Better Access to USD at Bank Rates Than Under Previous Administration
Responding to an opposition no-confidence motion in Parliament, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the government had released $1.9 billion for public needs, an 80 percent increase over the previous administration's final three years, and that monthly dollar disbursements at the bank rate had roughly doubled. He also said the bunkering service had generated USD 90.07 million, while opposition figures said that falls short of the $400 million initially projected.
Society
President honors frontline soldiers for bravery during the 1988 attack
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu presented special recognition shields to five surviving members of the Recce Patrol at the official Victory Day ceremony held at Republic Square. The attack of November 3, 1988 claimed eight soldiers and 11 civilian lives, and three members of the unit were martyred.
Politics
President pledges to protect national identity and sovereignty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square, assured that all Government decisions will safeguard the Maldives' Islamic identity, independence and sovereignty. He said the Government had averted bankruptcy warnings, ended irresponsible borrowing and money printing, was repaying debts, had repatriated foreign military personnel and had begun international efforts to reclaim maritime territory.
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