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Economy
Govt spends MVR 219.7M on travel-related expenses so far this year
The Maldives government has spent MVR 219.7 million on official travel-related expenses so far this year, which is 80 percent of the MVR 273.6 million allocated in the MVR 64 billion budget, according to Finance Ministry data as of October 29. Spending in the corresponding period last year was MVR 226.7 million, and the publication of expense reports for President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's official overseas trips has been suspended.
Health
President inaugurates Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026 at a ceremony at Hulhumalé Central Park, attended by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, ministers and senior officials. More than 60 health sector organisations are taking part in the three-day expo, which is open to the public from 5 Nov.
Politics
President Muizzu would not even secure 10 percent of the vote if an election were held on 5 Nov: Maleeh
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, Secretary General of the People's National Front, said at a press conference on Wednesday that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu would not secure even 10 percent of the vote if an election were held on 5 Nov, and criticised the People's Majlis over the Ras Male' project. He also called on opposition parties and ruling PNC supporters in Addu, Fuvahmulah and Kulhudhuffushi to join efforts to halt the Ras Male' project, urging small-scale protests across the islands and a gathering in Male' on Friday, November 13.
International
VP: Nations should have the freedom to chart their own development paths
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef addressed Executive Session II of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, setting out three priorities for Commonwealth partnerships and reaffirming Maldives targets including a digital economy contributing 15 per cent of GDP by 2030 and 33 per cent renewable energy by 2028.
International
Vice President calls for stronger, more resilient Commonwealth partnerships
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, outlining three priorities for resilient Commonwealth partnerships. He reaffirmed the Maldives' ambition to become a developed nation by 2040, alongside government targets for a digital economy and renewable energy.
Politics
President declares 12 November a Government holiday
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu declared Thursday, 12 November 2026, an official Government holiday, announced by the President's Office on 5 Nov. The decision aims to give Government employees an uninterrupted extended break since Republic Day falls on Wednesday.
Politics
Instead of lying under any power, we must work to stand on our own feet: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed said the Maldives must work to stand on its own feet instead of lying under the influence of any power, calling it the greatest lesson of the November 3rd incident. He spoke at the official ceremony held on the night of 3 Nov marking the 38th Victory Day.
Politics
President recalls historical attacks on Maldives’ independence
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu recalled historical attacks on Maldives' independence during the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square. In his address he referenced the 16th-century Portuguese attacks, the 1753 Malabar attack and the 3 November attack that claimed 19 Maldivian lives, drawing lessons about national unity and loyalty.
Economy
President calls for transformative economic reforms to strengthen sovereignty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu called for transformative economic reforms to strengthen the Maldives' economy and sovereignty, speaking at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square. He said the government had averted bankruptcy warnings, ended irresponsible borrowing and money printing, and was repaying outstanding debts, and noted that more than 1,000 young people had graduated from the Dhivehi Vaishaa Service.
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.
Politics
President calls for economic independence to end debt dependency
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu called for the Maldives to achieve economic independence and end debt dependency in a speech at the official Victory Day ceremony at Republic Square. He said the Government had safeguarded the country against bankruptcy warnings, ended money printing, was repaying debts, and would take no action compromising the nation's Islamic identity, independence or sovereignty.
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