Latest news in Maldives? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
The key news developments reported in the Maldives around September 28, 2026:
Major Infrastructure & RasMalé Project Debate: The multi-billion dollar RasMalé land reclamation and development initiativerecently backed by a major agreement involving UAE investorscontinues to dominate domestic headlines. Former President Abdulla Yameen publicly criticized the agreement, describing it as detrimental and questioning its legality without broader public consultation.
Homeland Security & Enforcement: Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihusan announced ramped-up domestic enforcement operations, addressing crackdowns on irregular immigration targets set for completion by 2027 and issuing stern warnings regarding strict compliance for local businesses and traffic offenses.
Diplomacy & International Crime Prevention: Maldives Prosecutor General Abbas Shareef attended the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, holding bilateral meetings to expand multilateral cooperation on combating transnational crime, cybercrime, and leveraging AI in legal infrastructure.
Tourism & Technology: In the tourism sector, government and industry discussions are focusing heavily on integrating artificial intelligence into hospitality operations, alongside navigating ongoing sector dialogue regarding foreign exchange rules and tourism taxes.
A-Level Examinations: Over 4,900 students across the country officially commenced their national Higher Secondary / A-Level examinations.