Google announced Dhivaru, a new trans-Indian Ocean submarine cable linking the Maldives, Oman and Christmas Island, which will include a landing station and network facility in Addu City, the southernmost atoll. According to the economic ministry, the "landmark investment" followed discussions in September 2024 between Google executives and President Muizzu, who welcomed the project as a "major step forward" that could position the country as a regional digital hub. The facility will accommodate multiple international submarine cable landings, digital hosting services and network infrastructure, the government said.
US President Donald Trump's family business announced plans to build a Maldives resort in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Dar Global, calling it the "world's first tokenised hotel development project." The first Trump Organisation property in the Maldives, which is to be developed "25 minutes by speedboat from Malé" with 80 beach and overwater villas, is set to open in 2028. According to Eric Trump, the development will "not only redefine luxury in the region but also set a new benchmark for innovation in real estate investment through tokenisation,” which involves using blockchain technology to break up an asset for digital sale to outside investors.
At a function to mark the administration's second anniversary, President Muizzu announced that mental illnesses will be fully covered under Aasandha starting in January. During a detailed presentation on government policies and accomplishments, Muizzu claimed there were no criminal groups in the country that could be designated as gangs under the new law ratified in May, which allows special enforcement powers to be exercised against such groups or associated individuals. Citing the home minister, Muizzu said there were no groups that met the criteria for designation as all former members "have now stopped it" and "gone to a normal life."
The alleged sexual assault of a 24-year-old woman who sought help from police officers on a street in Malé on Saturday evening is under investigation, police revealed. The victim had been taken to IGMH, where staff notified police of suspected rape. She is currently receiving medical care and psychosocial support, police said.
The Fuvahmulah City Council announced legal action against Fenaka Corporation to ensure the the state utility supplies safe drinking water and complies with regulatory standards. The council said it will also file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission and begin independently testing the tap water. In a one-sentence statement, the Utility Regulatory Authority said Fenaka's water supply in Fuvahmulah meets its supply water standards.
The Islamic ministry contracted Rasheed Carpentry and Construction for MVR 244 million (US$ 15.8 million) to develop the Dhaarul Salaam Waqf Building, a 25-storey complex planned for Hulhumalé Phase 1 with office and commercial units, prayer and meeting rooms, and multipurpose halls.
The British High Commissioner handed over chairs used during the signing of the Maldives Independence Agreement in 1965.
Maldives Pension Administration Office Chairman Inaz denied violating any laws, regulations, policies or internal standards despite the recent resignation of two board members over plans to invest MVR 2.5 billion in a government bond with financing from the central bank. Inaz maintained that he remains committed to safeguarding the pension fund’s sustainability and security.
