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News8/12/2026Hafthaares Programme Begins VeymandhooThe opening ceremony of the Hafthaares Programme was held in Th. Veymandhoo today, marking the beginning of a week-long programme aimed at engaging young people across the atoll.
News8/12/2026President Highlights Success of Marriott Apprenticeship ProgrammePresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted the continued success of the National Apprenticeship Programme, noting its role in creating pathways for young people to gain practical experience and connect with employment opportunities.(1).png&w=3840&q=75)
News8/12/2026Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodríguez in PortugalFootball superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026.
News8/12/202630 Participants Undergo MNCC Cadet Instructor TrainingThe Maldives National Cadet Corps (MNCC) Cadet Instructor Qualification Course 2026 commenced on 5 August 2026 at the Girifushi Training Centre, with 30 participants taking part in intensive training to qualify as Cadet Instructors.
News8/2/2026Compared to 2025, Zakat al-Maal Collection Doubles in June 2026, Reaches MVR 21.3 MillionMaldives Zakat House recorded a significant increase in Zakat al-Maal collections during June 2026, with total collections reaching MVR 21,298,021.15, marking a 100 percent increase compared to MVR 10,644,218.55 collected in June 2025.
News7/25/2026President Muizzu Reaffirms Youth Empowerment as a Top Government PriorityPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that youth empowerment remains one of the Administration's highest priorities, expressing confidence that ongoing initiatives will address existing challenges and deliver meaningful opportunities for young people across the Maldives.
News7/25/2026Saudi Royal Arrives in Maldives as Guest of Honour for 61st Independence Day CelebrationsHis Royal Highness Prince Dr Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Minister of State and Cabinet Member of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the Maldives to attend the 61st Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of the Republic of Maldives..jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News7/19/2026Specialist Pain Consultations at Gadhdhoo Master Medical: Dr. Asad Visits from July 25-27!Specialist Pain Consultations at Gadhdhoo Master Medical: Dr. Asad Visits from July 25-27!_10.png&w=3840&q=75)
News7/16/2026R. Vaadhoo Recognized by CNN Among World's 15 Most Spectacular Natural ShowsR. Vaadhoo, Maldives — Raa Atoll's Vaadhoo Island has once again earned international recognition after being featured by CNN among its list of "15 of Nature's Most Spectacular Shows," highlighting the island's world-famous bioluminescent shoreline, popularly known as the "Sea of Stars."
News6/3/2026Second Batch of National Service Trainees Head to Kihaadhoo for Specialized Vocational TrainingSecond Batch of National Service Trainees Head to Kihaadhoo for Specialized Vocational Training
News6/3/2026Subsidized Fuel Now Available for 'Fahi Hakatha' Registered Vessels in GDh. ThinadhooSubsidized Fuel Now Available for 'Fahi Hakatha' Registered Vessels in GDh. Thinadhoo