Good Morning Maldives: Thursday, 23 July 2026

Have feedback on our new format? Please let us know: https://forms.gle/1pwa4dU8E7J9Jmss8President Muizzu accepted credentials from eight new ambassadors, signaling a broader diplomatic push. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party announced plans to challenge in court the government’s abolition of atoll councils, while civil servants face salary reductions starting next month. The state budget deficit has hit 1.5 billion Rufiya, despite strong tourism tax revenues and China surpassing 200,000 visitors. New initiatives include a three‑year “Digital for All” training drive, land reclamation in Laamu Naifaru, new seaplanes for Maldivian, and the return of specialist doctors to Hulhumalé Hospital.