Immigration Controller Shamaan Waheed was sacked and replaced by former police Ahmed Faseeh as the police arrested three individuals over alleged corruption at the Immigration department.

The government reversed a policy announced in November 2024 to deduct private insurance before providing Aasandha health insurance coverage.

The union of healthcare workers welcomed a revised pay framework that scrapped limits on overtime pay and assured an attendance allowance for government employees who must work during the holiday period declared for the last 10 days of Ramadan. According to the new rules, overtime pay will be calculated at public holiday rates.

The Bank of Maldives announced a record dividend payout of MVR 296 million (US$ 19 million) at MVR 55 per share with a net profit of MVR 2.2 billion in 2024.

The national airline introduced a premium economy class with added benefits including lounge service. Earlier this month, Maldivian announced plans to commence twice-weekly flights between Hanimaadhoo and Bangalore.

The Maldives became the official tourist destination partner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team.

The JSC invited applications for a vacancy on the High Court bench after the former chief judge was appointed to the Supreme Court.

The local government ministry sought public comments on proposed categories to measure and create a Maldives happiness index.

MTCC announced the extension of the Malé-Hulhumalé and internal Malé bus services until 2am for the last 10 days of Ramadan.