Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 22 November 2025

Good Morning Maldives brings you today's weather forecast, noting transitioning conditions as the southwest monsoon season ends. In politics, former President Yameen criticized the current administration's performance and announced his intentions to run in the 2028 elections. Deputy Minister of Education Mohamed Sujau and his aunt were suspended following meetings with Yameen. Economically, a permanent cargo ship route from India has begun, and tenders are open for halal tourism resorts. The Maldives International Financial Services Authority has a new CEO, and a student entrepreneurship conference is taking place. Socially, a new Quran Center opened, while police extended the detention of a National Drug Agency employee. President Muizzu urged the entertainment industry to respect Islamic principles. The National Disaster Management Authority reported increasing disaster relief spending. In other news, the MNDF will have fireworks tonight, police conducted checks in Malé, and the Male City Council released property lease details. Sports highlights include Gibilli Sports Club winning a football tournament and the national tennis team's success in the Davis Cup.