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Cabinet approves MVR 1.2B housing project in Addu City4 November 2026
Business

Tourism arrivals rise by 17% in Q1 2026, says MMPRC

Strong growth from key markets as the Maldives holds its place as a top global destination.

Mariyam Waheed4 November 2026
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Heavy rain warning issued for northern atolls

4 November 2026Business

BML introduces new mobile banking features

4 November 2026Opinion

Why the Maldives needs a national housing strategy

4 November 2026World

Global markets steady as oil prices ease

4 November 2026

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Cabinet approves MVR 1.2B housing project in Addu City

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Parliament passes amendments to decentralization act

4 November 2026

Opposition calls for early local council elections

4 November 2026
Report

Inside the fight to save the reefs

Along the atolls, communities and scientists are racing to protect a fragile lifeline.

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Tourism arrivals rise by 17% in Q1 2026, says MMPRC

BML introduces new mobile banking features

Fuel prices revised for the month

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Regional leaders meet to discuss climate finance

Global markets steady as oil prices ease

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National team prepares for AFC qualifiers

Maldives surfers shine at international challenge

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The Future of Education in Maldives

4 November 2026

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Youth Perspective on Climate Change

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Election results

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Malé City Council by-election

37 of 52 ballot boxes counted
CountingUpdated 5 November 2026
  1. Ahmed NazimPNC47.9%
  2. Fathimath ShaheedaMDP41.9%
  3. Ibrahim RasheedIndependent10.2%
37 of 52 ballot boxes counted71%
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