Mohamed Muizzu

Maldives People’s National Congress political developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: People’s National Congress holds national congress in Maldives

Political tensions emerged within the Maldives as leaders of the People’s National Congress (PNC) pressured former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom to support President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration. PNC officials

Maldives economic and trade cooperation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Maldives and Malaysia agree to trade deal and USD 100M facility

The Maldives has secured significant financial and trade agreements to bolster its economy. In early September 2026, the government signed a five-year, $1.5 billion trade financing framework agreement with the Internatio

Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mauritius and UK advance Chagos Archipelago agreement

The sovereignty dispute over the Chagos Archipelago has intensified following the United Kingdom’s decision to shelve a May 2025 agreement to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. This shift occurred after the United States

Maldives tourism sector regulatory and tax changes

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Maldives tourism ministry targets $90 million in unpaid resort debts

The Maldives is implementing new measures to regulate and increase revenue from its tourism sector. Initially, a bill was submitted to the People’s Majlis to impose a Goods and Services Tax (GST) on foreign tourism-relat

Maldives legislative and economic reforms

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Maldives President announces state company dissolutions and citizen resort shareholding

President Mohamed Muizzu has implemented a series of legislative and structural reforms in the Maldives focused on land management, economic regulation, and government restructuring. Initial reforms granted the executiv

Maldives tourism foreign exchange regulation dispute

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Maldives government defends new resort foreign exchange rules

The Maldives Parliament passed a regulation requiring resorts to convert 40% of their US dollar revenue into local currency. The legislation also includes measures to restrict the publication of black market exchange rat

Maldives state revenue and debt management

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Maldives Ministry of Finance announces 645 million rufiyaa Treasury bill sale

The Maldives Ministry of Finance has reported significant shifts in state revenue and debt management. As of late August 2026, import duties emerged as the largest source of state revenue, contributing 2.2 billion Rufiya

Japanese scholarship grants in South Asia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Maldives to prioritize STEM education loans and secure Japanese scholarship grants

Japan is providing grant aid to several South Asian nations to support human resource development and public sector professional training through the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) pr

Thilamalé Bridge construction in the Maldives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Thilamale Bridge expected to open within one year, says President Muizzu

The Thilamalé Bridge project, a key component of the Greater Male Connectivity Project, has reached a significant milestone with the scheduled installation of its final segment. This installation completes the bridge’s s

Maldives Parliament passes land jurisdiction bill

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Maldives Parliament approves bill for state acquisition of council land

Political tension has emerged in the Maldives regarding a proposed amendment to the Decentralisation Act. The bill seeks to grant the central government authority over land and buildings currently managed by local counci