Hulhumalé
Police arrest 27-year-old motorist in connection with serious Hulhumalé vehicle collision
Police take a 27-year-old driver into custody following a high-speed collision in Phase 2 that left victims on life support.
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Economy
Police detain three expatriates operating unlicensed black-market currency exchange ring
Police seize substantial sums of cash and detain three foreign nationals running an illicit currency exchange ring in Malé.
Economy
Tourism minister expects arrivals to match last year’s record by December
Mohamed Ameen says the year-on-year decline has narrowed to 1.3 percent after an earlier drop of 24 percent.
Education
President marks International Day of the Girl with call to invest in daughters
Dr Mohamed Muizzu said investing in girls today builds a more equitable and prosperous future.
Climate
Maldives presents credentials of new permanent representative to IRENA
Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim conveyed the government’s appreciation for IRENA’s leadership on renewable energy.
Diplomacy
Maldives participates in 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting
The country joined discussions on global energy security and transition pathways.
Education
Third batch of national service technical trainees begins programme
Eighty-four young Maldivians from 17 atolls have started the course at the MNDF School of Engineering and Logistics.
Politics
Yameen trial hears closing arguments over Raa Fuggiri lease
Prosecutors say the former president directed the MMPRC scandal and accepted a $1 million bribe.
Religion
Elderly pilgrims who waited three years to perform Hajj next year
Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem announced that all pilgrims aged 70 and over in the queue for three years will be accommodated.
immigration
US trafficking report flags lack of new investigations in Maldives
The 2026 report notes no new probes, prosecutions or victim identifications for consecutive years.