Maldives airport firm pledged runway lease to BML
Maldives Airports Company took four USD loans from BML in 2025, USD 56m in all, and mortgaged its lease rights over the runway area, the audit says.
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Maldives: Ooredoo Fun Run set for 11 December
Ooredoo Fun Run 2026, a 5 km untimed run open to all ages, takes place in Hulhumalé on Friday 11 December, Ooredoo says.
Maldives: ministries sign deal on EV repair skills
Two ministries signed an MoU on 5 November to build technical skills for repairing electric vehicles and charging stations, the climate ministry said.
Maldives: heavy rain, thunder likely until Wednesday
The Maldives Meteorological Service expects heavy rain with thunder in various areas until Wednesday 11 November as the westerly monsoon strengthens.
Over 5,600 runners sign up for Maldives Road Race
More than 5,600 runners from around the world will take part in the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race on 20 November at Hulhumalé Central Park, Dhiraagu says.
Maldives: Cornelia Lister brings padel to ananea
Cornelia Lister, Captain of the Swedish National Junior Padel Team, will host two padel afternoons at ananea Madivaru in North Ari Atoll from 7 to 14 November 2026.
Maldives: Vilamendhoo reopens on 15 November 2026
Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island in South Ari Atoll reopens on 15 November 2026 after a renovation that began on 1 May, the resort says.
Maldives unveils Visit Maldives Year 2027 in London
The Maldives unveiled Visit Maldives Year 2027, themed "Celebrate the Sunny Side", at WTM London on 3 November 2026, Visit Maldives Corporation said.
Maldives VP reaffirms 2040 goal at CHOGM
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef told CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda that the Maldives aims to be a developed nation by 2040.
Maldives Health and Family Expo open until 7 November
The Health and Family Expo 2026 runs from 5 to 7 November at Hulhumalé Central Park. More than 60 health organisations are taking part, the President's Office said.
Maldives: free Akuru Fili app teaches kids Dhivehi
Akuru Fili, a free app from Roam Dhuniye, teaches young children Thaana letters, words and numbers through games, with no ads or accounts.
Zebra shark (faana miyaru)
Young zebra sharks wear yellow stripes, adults wear dark spots. This slow, gentle night feeder is only occasionally seen resting on the reef by divers.
Maldives declares 12 November a government holiday
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared Thursday 12 November 2026 a government holiday, the day after Republic Day.
Maldives to take council land for Kulhudhuffushi port
A Gazette notice says the state plans to remove land from Kulhudhuffushi City Council and make it state property for the seaport expansion.
Maldives cooking gas refills cut from 7 November
Maldive Gas will put less gas in each cylinder from Saturday 7 November 2026: 7kg in a 10kg cylinder, 14kg in a 22kg and 31kg in a 45kg.
Maldives rated Largely Compliant on tax transparency
An OECD Global Forum peer review rates the Maldives Largely Compliant overall on tax information exchange. Beneficial ownership rules are the main gap.
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Maldives gets KWD 3m Kuwait loan for Th. hospital
Maldives and the Kuwait Fund signed a KWD 3 million (about USD 9.7 million) loan on 4 November 2026 for a new 50-bed hospital on Th. Veymandoo.
Maldives: 48 Malé plots for sale at MVR 2,000 per sq ft
The Housing Ministry will sell 48 state-owned plots in Malé under the Veshifahi programme. Applications open 8 November and close 8 December 2026.
