The Maldives Airports Company Limited has expressed its gratitude to Mohamed Lamaan for his dedicated leadership and vision. The company highlighted his mentorship and steady guidance, noting the lasting impact of his contributions and his approach to navigating challenges, and wished him success in his future endeavours.

The Maldives Airports Company Limited has announced the successful conclusion of the ISAGO Audit 2026, held from 26 to 30 April 2026. The closing was marked by CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, who reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to safety and quality standards.

The Pension Office Maldives will host a Technical Seminar organised by the International Social Security Association from 6–7 May 2026, focused on strengthening financial sustainability and institutional capacity. The seminar will bring together international social security experts and institutions to exchange insights and support the development of more resilient social security systems worldwide.

State Minister Abdulla Niyaz chaired the 2nd Meeting of the Interinstitutional Working Group on Tourism and Climate Action under UN Tourism, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Maldives. The meeting brought together countries from Asia and the Pacific, Eastern and Southern Africa, and Eastern Europe to advance collaborative climate action in the tourism sector.

The Privatization and Corporatization Board has announced the appointment of Mr Mohamed Nizar as its new President. He has been warmly welcomed to the role.

On behalf of its Board members and staff, the Privatization and Corporatization Board has expressed sincere gratitude to Mr Mohamed Anas for his invaluable service and dedicated leadership as President of the Board.

The World Travel Awards has nominated the Maldives for Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2026, marking six consecutive nominations. The public is encouraged to vote for the Maldives and celebrate its exceptional hospitality in the Indian Ocean region.

At the Maldives National University Graduation (April 2026), Session 3 featured the conferring of awards to graduands by Chancellor Dr Mahmood Shaugee.

Zakat al-Maal collections recorded a significant rise in the first quarter of 2026, increasing by over 30% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest quarterly statistics report published by Maldives Zakat House.

VMC extends heartfelt thanks to outgoing Board Directors Abdul Sameeu Imad and Aishath Hameed for their dedicated service and leadership from July 2024 to April 2026. Their contributions to VMC’s reform and institutional growth have been invaluable, and the organisation wishes them all the best for the future.

Highlights were shared from a session conducted in collaboration with the Health Protection Agency Maldives to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026. The session focused on promoting workplace safety and health awareness.

At the opening ceremony of the Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Minister of State Mohamed Faiz reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening partnerships and advancing collective action on green and sustainable development.

The Business Center Corporation has announced that registration for the Maldives Expo 2026 is now open. Businesses interested can register even if they have not finalised the specific product they wish to showcase, with further guidance available from the corporation’s Deputy Managing Director.

The Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare has opened applications for its Women’s Leadership Training programme, aimed at building leadership skills and empowering women to make their voices heard. Interested applicants are encouraged to register online.

Foreign Minister Irthisham Adam met with UNICEF Representative in the Maldives, Edward Addai. The meeting reflected on progress made and future goals, including prioritising adolescent wellbeing and ensuring a safe digital space for children.

UN Resident Coordinator in the Maldives, Hao Zhang, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Irthisham Adam. Discussions focused on strengthening Maldives–UN cooperation, with emphasis on maintaining attention to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) priorities within the UN system and ongoing reform efforts, alongside the work of United Nations in Maldives.

The CEO of Addu Equatorial Hospital visited the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement to strengthen collaboration and explore opportunities to support healthcare services.

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness has launched a Cricket Coaching Course in Malé City, running from 27 April to 3 May 2026. A total of 24 participants have enrolled in the programme, led by instructors Imad Ismail and Ibrahim Ali. The initiative aims to strengthen coaching capacity and support the growth of cricket at both grassroots and national levels.

BC Thoddoo held an engaging art session with artist Ali Azim to mark World Creativity and Innovation Day. The session offered students interested in art a chance to explore their creativity, learn new techniques, and express themselves.