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Government of Maldives
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Infrastructure
Govt takes over Kulhudhuffushi industrial zone for seaport expansion
The government has transferred 14 plots of land in Kulhudhuffushi that were previously under the jurisdiction of Malé City Council to central government control, in connection with seaport expansion. The article gives no further details on the timeline or the expansion plans.
Economy
MTCC Opens Applications for Public Shareholder Director Seat
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has opened applications for a vacant board seat representing general shareholders, with submissions due by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, via its shareholder online portal. Applicants must meet citizenship, age, shareholding, education and experience criteria, after which the Nomination and Remuneration Committee will evaluate them ahead of an Extraordinary General Meeting in 2026.
Infrastructure
Thilamale Bridge surpasses 80% completion as Villimale and Gulhifalhu are connected
The Thilamale Bridge project has passed 80 percent completion after the final ~750-metre segment linking Villimale and Gulhifalhu was installed, physically connecting the two islands. The USD 500 million Greater Malé Connectivity Project, financed through an Indian Line of Credit and Maldivian government funding, targets completion by the end of 2027.
Economy
No alcohol, pork or casinos will be allowed in Rasmalé, President Muizzu assures
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured the public that alcohol, pork and casinos will be prohibited within the proposed USD 20 billion Rasmalé Waterfront and Marina development by UAE-based developer Eagle Hills, and that Maldivian law and sovereignty will fully apply. He also said no school inside the development would be under foreign control and that the Maldivian Police Service would maintain a presence there.
Economy · Press release
Keynote Address by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives at the Maldives – Pakistan Business Forum
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivered a keynote address at the Maldives–Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, calling for deeper trade, investment and connectivity ties on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He announced an agreed bilateral trade target of $200 million over the next two years, a renewable electricity target of 33 percent by 2028, and a planned direct air link between Male' and Karachi by Maldivian.
Economy
Nasheed: Government buying Dhiraagu shares is a misuse of public funds
Former President Mohamed Nasheed said the government increasing its shareholding in Dhiraagu would be a wasteful use of public funds, arguing the telecom operator works well because the state holds only a minority stake. His remarks came after President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said Dhiraagu remains a major strategic asset and that regaining majority control would be in the public interest.
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