January 28 is the tentative date to start accepting applications from candidates.
A bilateral agreement on visa leniency will be signed during the state visit.
Yameen was questioned about about suspected illegal transactions.
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
The media council was criticised for the recognition of the broadcasting regulator's chief and the omission of ex-president Nasheed.
The president promoted Major General Abdulla Shamaal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.
Legal changes to eliminate tariffs on agricultural equipment were approved Tuesday.
42 MPs voted to send the bill to committee for further review.
The president's office invited complaints concerning politically motivated arrests.
The PPM ticket was awarded to 42 candidates without a primary contest.
The UK would become the first European country to establish a resident diplomatic presence.
The cabinet's decision was approved unanimously with 62 votes.
The 51-year-old is running for the newly-formed mid-Machanghoalhi constituency in the capital Malé.
Both opposition and ruling coalition lawmakers voted to approve the 19 ministers and attorney general.
