President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renamed the Ministry of Defence to Ministry of Defence and National Service, under the powers granted to him by Article 116(a) of the Constitution. The change was announced in Directive No. 10/2026, issued by the President’s Office today.

Business Center Corporation (BCC) participated in Business Festival 2026, connecting with participants and aspiring entrepreneurs while showcasing how its initiatives support businesses at every stage of their journey.

Dr. Maryam Shabeena Ahmed, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, paid a visit to the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM), where she met with Vice Chancellor Dr. Ali Zahir and members of the university’s management team.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital marks 31 years of dedicated service to the community, it extended its sincere appreciation to STO for playing a vital role in this significant milestone. STO’s unwavering support has been instrumental in sustaining operations and strengthening ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services for the growing population of the Maldives.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Mohamed Hussain Shareef as Chief Government Spokesperson at the President’s Office, with ministerial rank.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Hassan Rasheed as Minister of Defence and National Service.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has revised the specific numbers used in official correspondence, following recent changes to the administrative framework. The updates have been published under Directive No. 9/2026.

Following the changes made to the Government's administrative framework on 14 and 15 April — including the establishment of a new ministry and the restructuring of certain ministries — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the official Dhivehi names for those ministries.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has restructured the Government’s administrative framework. The changes, formalised throught Directive No. 7/2026 issued by the President’s Office, include the dissolution of several ministries, the establishment of a new ministry, the renaming of existing ministries, and the reallocation of oversight for a number of agencies.

Highlights from the Information Session on the IUM Staff Insurance Scheme By Allied Takaful.

Dr. Theresa Devasahayam, EU Gender Specialist, held a courtesy meeting with representatives of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on 15 April 2026.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Ahmed Shiyam as Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources.

At the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UN Security Council reform, the Maldives called for the abolition of the veto, or at minimum, stricter restraint in its use—particularly in cases involving genocide. Emphasizing the need for change, the Maldives underscored that a reformed UN Security Council must be more representative, accountable, and better equipped to act in the interests of all Member States.