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Azhaar Abdul Azeez
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Society
Veteran Dhivehi teacher Moosa Ali passes away after nearly 50 years of public service
Veteran Dhivehi language teacher Moosa Ali, who served the state for 49 years and 10 months, passed away on Saturday. Former Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage Adam Naseer Ibrahim and others in the education sector paid tribute to him.
Justice
Court extends remand of trio arrested with 1.7kg drugs, 230 vape cartridges
The Criminal Court on Friday extended the remand by 30 days of three suspects — Hussain Shavin, Maryam Isha Ashraf and Mohamed Nahil — arrested in Male' on September 3 during a police operation that yielded 1.7 kilograms of suspected drugs and 230 vape cartridges. This is the fourth time the trio have been remanded, and the Prosecutor General's Office has accepted the case documents for prosecution.
Infrastructure
Hulhumale' West Side Jetty reopens after renovation works
The Hulhumale' West Side Jetty (Lakudi Jetty) reopened to the public on November 5, 2026 after months of repair and renovation works. The wooden pier had been closed on May 26 last year after sustaining damage when a barge attempted to approach it, with the closure announced by the Housing Development Corporation.
International
Coordinated bomb threats targeting at least 14 European flights trigger continent-wide security response
Coordinated bomb threats targeted at least 14 passenger flights across Europe, prompting aircraft diversions, emergency inspections and heightened airport security in several countries. No explosives were found on any affected aircraft, no arrests were announced, and investigations remain ongoing across multiple jurisdictions.
Economy
MMA launches digital platform for money changers, mandatory to use from December 1
The Maldives Monetary Authority has launched the Money Changer System, a digital platform to improve the recording and reporting of foreign exchange transactions by licensed money changers. Use of the system becomes mandatory for all licensed money changers from December 1, 2026.
Economy
BML seeks builders for Hulhumale' head office project
Bank of Maldives has opened an expression of interest process for the design, construction and financing of a new 14-storey headquarters in Hulhumale' Phase I, with parking, retail, a rooftop solar farm and a 60-metre maximum height. Expressions of interest are due by 4:00 pm on November 30, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited into a request for proposals process.
Justice
JSC prioritizes filling Supreme Court seat next month while High Court continues operating one judge short
The Judicial Service Commission has opened applications for a Supreme Court judge seat set to fall vacant next month with the retirement of Justice Ali Rasheed, with submissions due before 10:00 am on Sunday. A High Court seat has remained unfilled since High Court Justice Ibrahim Mahir's retirement on September 6 last year, leaving the High Court with 10 judges against a legally required 11 for two months.
Justice
In the case seeking to halt use of the name 'Maldives Expo', the ruling comes after the expo concludes
The Civil Court ruled that it cannot issue an interim order stopping the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Business Center Corporation from using the name "Maldives Expo" for the exhibition. The case was brought by Maldives Expo Pvt Ltd, which argued it had suffered business losses since the state began promoting an exhibition under the same name.
Economy
Maldive Gas adjusts refill quantities amid supply strain
Maldive Gas has temporarily reduced the amount of gas loaded into its cylinders due to difficulties importing gas amid sharp rises in global market prices, while continuing to charge customers at existing rates based on the weight supplied. The company said it is working to expand national storage capacity so it can store up to three months' worth of gas.
Justice
Former South Maafannu councillor Aiman arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child
Former South Maafannu councillor Mohamed Aiman Ismail (Aanu) was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child, police spokesperson Ahmed Shiyam confirmed. The case is under active investigation and police have not disclosed the victim's age or the timeline of the alleged offence.
Other · Opinion
11/17 advisories spark questions as nations issue identical preparedness messages
Governments in the UK, United States, Norway, Sweden and Japan issued similar household preparedness advisories around November 17, prompting questions about their timing. The article examines the fragility of undersea fibre-optic cables and what a regional connectivity outage would mean for the Maldives.
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