Good Morning Maldives: Monday, 13 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8Today’s program covers a striking demographic shift: one in three Maldives residents is foreign, with 47 % of the male population non‑citizen. Immigration’s Thilafushi raid detained 32 illegal workers, while Bangladesh and Maldives finalize prisoner repatriation. Bank of Maldives sold a record $1.7 billion in foreign exchange, and goods zakat revenue doubled. Infrastructure news includes the new Greater Malé Transport office, near‑completion of Boduthakurufaanu Magu road, and first direct Umrah flights from Addu. Political debates on e‑voting, low turnout in Maavashu internal elections, and Addu MP accusations were also discussed. Sports saw “The City” win 7‑1 in the Baffa Soccer Cup.