The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, has arrived in the Maldives on a State Visit at the invitation of His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was received by President Dr Muizzu at Velana International Airport (VIA). An official welcome ceremony will be held in his honour tomorrow. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold official talks with President Dr Muizzu focused on strengthening bilateral ties. The two leaders will also witness the exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and deliver press stat…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed two individuals to ministerial-rank positions at the President’s Office. The President appointed Mohamed Tholal as Principal Secretary to the President for Tertiary Health Services, and Ahmed Habeeb as Principal Secretary to the President on Policy and Manifesto. Prior to this appointment, Mohamed Tholal served as the Commissioner of Sports. He is an experienced professional who has previously held several key government and state positions, including Senior Curriculum Developer at the Education Development Centre, Assistant Director General and Dire…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Islamic Civilisation Centre, a project being constructed to mark the historic occasion of 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. The ceremony was held this evening in Hulhumalé Phase II. Upon arrival, the President was welcomed by the Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. The foundation stone was laid by the President, together with the Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed; His Excellency Eng. Ba…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has urged young khatibs to lead by example in upholding the Maldives’ Islamic identity and shaping the nation’s intellectual future, emphasising the importance of aligning their words with their actions. The President made the remarks while speaking as the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of the National Young Khatibs Symposium, held tonight at the Islamic Centre. The symposium was held as part of the commemorative events marking 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. Speaking at the ceremony, the President described the more than 700 young people tra…

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Minister of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development, Dr. Mashefi. Members of the National Institute of Education, our respected teachers and educators, ladies and gentlemen, assalamualaikum and good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today for the opening of the 8th International Teachers Conference. Let me begin by congratulating the International Institute of Education for convening this important conference. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and reflect on the role each of you play in shaping the future of our country. When we look at the path of our nation, it is cle…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that Islam is the essence of the Maldives’ cultural sovereignty and independence, asserting that the nation’s strongest safeguard is its continued existence as a 100 per cent Islamic state. The President made the remarks while addressing the nation at a ceremony held at Hulhumalé Central Park tonight to commemorate 900 Hijri years since the Maldives embraced Islam. In his address, the President emphasised that the values of protection and preservation instilled by Islam in the individual, social and national lives of Maldivians are fundamental principle…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that Islam is the cornerstone of Maldivian nationhood. He made the remarks in a message issued to commemorate 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam. In his message, President Dr Muizzu attributed the nation’s development and achievements to Islam, describing the religion as the main pillar of Maldivian nationhood. He further said Islam has protected the nation’s peace and security in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Marking 900 years since the Maldives embraced Islam, the President offered praise and thanks to Almighty Allah and…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established a State-Owned Enterprise named ‘Maldives Awqaf Investments Limited’. The company was established byPresidential Decree No. 14/2026, pursuant to the powers vested in the President under Section 15 of the Companies Act (Act No. 7/2023). The company was established in line with the Administration’s policy to develop, maintain and manage waqf (endowment) properties across the Maldives, with the aim of generating sustainable funding for religious affairs. Maldives Awqaf Investments Limited is also mandated to undertake the construction, maintenance and…

Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for a transformative shift in the national education landscape, emphasising that genuine progress relies on expanding inclusive classrooms and advancing vocational pathways.Speaking as Chief Guest at the opening of the eighth International Teachers’ Conference held at Shaheed Ali School, the Vice President stated that the nation’s greatest strength lies in its people, with few professions carrying a greater responsibility than teaching. He noted that the National Curriculum reflects this mandate by preparing students both for examinations an…

The Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Anwar Ibrahim, is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to the Maldives from 14–15 September 2026, at the invitation of His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The invitation was extended to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during President Dr Muizzu’s Official Visit to Malaysia in April 2025. This will be the Malaysian Prime Ministers’ maiden visit to the Maldives since assuming office in November 2022. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with President Dr Muizzu and hold official talks, focusing on strengthening bilateral …

Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called on participants of the 38th National Quran Competition to remain committed to reciting the Holy Quran and deepening their understanding of its teachings. He made the call while speaking at the opening ceremony of the competition, held at the Islamic Centre. The Vice President highlighted society’s collective responsibility to foster a love for the Holy Quran, promote Quranic education and encourage the habit of recitation, helping to nurture generations that maintain a close bond with the Holy Quran. He said the competition was an importan…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presided over the Engineers’ Award 2026 ceremony this evening, an accolade conferred by the Government to recognise engineers who have rendered invaluable service to the nation and continue to set an exemplary benchmark in their profession. Held at Barceló Nasandhura, the event marks a historic milestone in according national honour and prestige to engineering professionals. The initiative underscores the pivotal role of the construction industry in driving economic growth, whilst paying tribute to the dedication of local engineers and industry stakeholders towards…

The Government announced further details of the initiatives approved by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for implementation under the five-year National Respect Initiative, today. The decisions were approved by the Cabinet following consideration of a paper submitted by the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage at the Cabinet meeting held on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The Cabinet’s decision follows the President’s commitment to revitalising the values of respect and good character that have been upheld in Maldivian society for generations. The five-year National Respect Initiative will be impleme…

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended an invitation to the British Prime Minister for official talks and engagement on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. The President conveyed the invitation in a letter addressed to the British Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Andrew Burnham MP, today. In the letter, the President expressed the Maldives’ concerns regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to proceed with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The President highlighted the shared history and cultural ties between the Maldives and Chagos, as well as t…