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Education
National Centre for the Holy Quran opens new campus in Maavah
The National Centre for the Holy Quran has opened a new campus in Laamu Maavah, inaugurated by Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Al-Ustaz Abdul Gafoor Ahmed at a ceremony. The campus is part of a government initiative to establish Qur'anic education centres across all inhabited islands of the Maldives.
Society
Dissatisfied with appointment of an interim Secretary General, all staff members of Filladhoo Council have collectively taken medical leave
All administrative staff at HA. Filladhoo Island Council collectively reported sick on Monday in protest at the Civil Service Commission's direct appointment of an acting Secretary General, bypassing council selection procedures. Staff boycotted Sunday's Staff Night and a scheduled visit by Hdh. Neykurendhoo Council, and say they will not return until the appointee is replaced.
Politics
EC to set up 10 ballot boxes for upcoming by-elections
The Elections Commission confirmed plans to set up 10 ballot boxes for by-elections across four constituencies on 28 November, covering council president and Women's Development Committee seats in Vaavu Thinadhoo, Haa Alifu Vashafaru and Addu City's Hulhudhoo, with boxes on all three islands as well as Malé and Hulhumalé. Polling runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 28 November 2026, with counting due to begin within 30 minutes of close, and a designated form provided for email complaints.
Education
National Centre for the Holy Quran expands services to Hinnavaru
The National Centre for the Holy Qur'an has opened a new campus in Lhaviyani Hinnavaru as part of a government initiative to establish Qur'anic education centres on all inhabited islands. Registration has been completed for 10 further campuses, with applications submitted for 12 more locations, alongside other measures to strengthen Qur'anic education.
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