— The nation in focus —
The Privatization and Corporatization Board's review of 21 state-owned companies found that nine had not prepared their 2024 annual reports, and that only 45% of the information they must publish was on their websites.
The Meteorological Service says the event may become one of the strongest on record. NOAA’s satellite monitoring puts the Maldives’ reefs on bleaching watch, with its outlook rising to a warning level from late December.
President Mohamed Muizzu said 20 memoranda of understanding were exchanged in Islamabad, including on tourism, and that talks on direct flights were continuing.
The central bank said the money changer broke the regulation on money-changing businesses. It is the second money changer MMA has announced action against since August.
Law No. 19/2025 came into force on 11 November, a year after it was gazetted, but businesses cannot apply to register a trademark until regulations setting out procedures and fees are issued.
The Maldives Transportation Safety Board says a Maldivian-registered seaplane struck the dock while manoeuvring away from it on Wednesday afternoon. The cabin attendant is receiving medical care, and nobody else was hurt.
Delegates from more than 190 countries meet in Türkiye from 9 to 20 November for the UN climate summit, which the hosts want focused on delivering existing commitments. A UN report says money to help developing countries adapt is far short of what they need.
The state-backed developer's third-quarter report targets completion of the Haa Dhaalu resort in the first quarter of 2028. Its previous report gave an opening date of October 2027, and the government's extended construction period ends on 20 November.
Mohamed Ameen told a press conference at WTM London that a repeal bill is with a parliamentary committee and that he expects it to pass within one to two weeks. The 17% tax has applied to overseas sellers since 1 October and stays in force until the law changes.
