Good Morning Maldives: Saturday, 25 October 2025

**Good Morning Maldives: Weekend Update - Oct 25, 2025**Today's top stories include FIFA President Infantino's first visit to the Maldives in 19 years, focusing on football development and sports infrastructure. Pakistan and Maldives also discussed strengthening bilateral relations. Economically, the Maldives has the highest cost of living in South Asia, prompting a new affordable housing scheme. In sports, the Club Maldives Cup final is tonight, and the national women's beach volleyball team achieved a historic quarterfinal finish at the Asian Youth Games. Public safety saw the arrest of individuals involved in drug trafficking in Kolamaafushi. Also, a dispute arose regarding the closure of a mosque on Thulaadhoo Island. Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 now serves 13 airlines, and campaigning has been banned ahead of the Addu City referendum tomorrow.