2024 in the Maldives

The following lists events that happened during 2024 in the Maldives.

Incumbents

 * President: Mohamed Muizzu
 * Vice President: Hussain Mohamed Latheef

January

 * 3 January: Private companies are allowed to operate drug rehabilitation centres in the country.
 * 4 January: President Mohamed Muizzu launches a multimillion-dollar project to upgrade Velana International Airport (VIA) to boost the capacity to 25 million passengers, resulting in the relocation of seaplane terminals to be relocated to Funadhoo for the project to continue. Muizzu plans the creation of an body with the name "Maldives International Financial Services Authority" and plans Funadhoo to be an international financial hub.
 * 7 January:
 * Malé Prison is relocated due to its close proximity to other schools and colleges.
 * The National Anthem begins playing every day at schools.
 * 8 January: 2024 India-Maldives diplomatic row: Three ministers who work in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts are suspended for insulting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X) when he posts a photo of him in Lakshadweep. The Youth Ministry officials call Modi a "clown," a "terrorist," and a "puppet of Israel". As the Maldives is a 100% Muslim Nation, and strongly supports Palestine on Israel's Invasion in Gaza, it sparked online controversy about India-Maldives relations and travel boycotts against the Maldives by Indians.
 * 10 January: Indian hackers attack the website of the Juvenile Court of the Maldives.
 * 12 January:
 * Malé and other islands experience flooding and rain. Due to the flooding, Hulhumalé cemetery was flooded and bodies that were to be buried were moved to Galolhu cemetery in Malé. The weather causes flight delays and damages one plane, as well as submerging 144 houses and displacing several residents. It was later reported that the capital had 159 mm of rain, the heaviest ever being recorded.
 * The trial of actor, Mohamed Yunan and his wife Fathimath Rihula ends. They were charged with multiple counts of sexually abusing children in their family from 2019 to 2020.
 * 13 January:
 * Voters in Malé vote for a new mayor. Adam Azim wins the election.
 * 14 January:
 * The Maldives calls for the complete withdrawal of the Indian Armed Forces from its territory by March 15 amid a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. India currently has around 80 troops stationed on the archipelago. President Muizzu has given India till March 15 to remove all troops.
 * Education Ministry and Maldives Government announces "Nationalism" be taught in schools starting from the next academic year as a new subject.
 * 15 January:
 * The government sends a private flight to Turkey to bring back Maldivian ex-fighters that were displaced during the Syrian civil war.
 * Dharumavantha Hospital succeeds Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital as the primary government hospital.
 * Government allows temporary fostering of children under state custody.
 * 16 January:
 * Air in Malé becomes unusually polluted due to the season change from Hulhangu (Southwest monsoon) to Iruvai (Northeast monsoon), with the quality index being 168.
 * Urbanco reverts back to calling themselves Housing Development Corporation (HDC) due to confusion among the public.
 * 17 January: Maldives controls the spread of Hepatitis B and is given recognition by the World Health Organization.
 * 18 January:
 * The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) mandates that individuals wishing to participate in parliamentary elections to open separate bank accounts.
 * Government constructs temporary mosques in Phase II of Hulhumalé for Ramadan.
 * 20 January: Hong Kong Airlines resumes direct flights to Maldives.
 * 21 January: Government establishes the Maldives International Financial Services Authority, which will function under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.
 * 23 January:
 * Adam Azim is sworn in as the new Mayor of Malé.
 * 24 January: Islamic Ministry contracts SJ Construction for the construction of Zikura Mosque.
 * 25 January:
 * The first session of "Ahaa" (the public forum of ministers) was held at Sultan Park.
 * Maldivian expands operations to Hoarafushi Airport.
 * 26 January: Malé City Council and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare sign an agreement to develop a temporary cat shelter.
 * 27 January: New Police Stations are established in Baa Atoll Maalhos, and Kihaadhoo, and Noonu Atoll Henbadhoo and, Lhohi.
 * 28 January:
 * The People's Majlis sees clashes erupt between minority ruling party MPs and majority opposition MPs over a crucial vote on President Muizzu’s Cabinet. The main opposition party MDP along with The Democrats decide to withhold parliamentary approval for four members of Muizzu’s cabinet ahead of the voting on the cabinet. MPs from the People's National Congress obstruct the sitting as a protest began outside in defense of the ministers.  Several lawmakers are injured and one ruling party member is hospitalised.   Ruling party members submit a No-confidence trial against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem.
 * 29 January:
 * Opposition party members including Maldivian Democratic Party and the The Democrats submit an Impeachment motion against President Muizzu
 * The People's Majlis approves 19 Cabinet ministers and rejects three others, namely Attorney General Ahmed Usham, Minister of Islamic Affairs Mohamed Shaheem and Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development Ali Haidar Ahmed.
 * Government reintroduces helicopter flight services.
 * Nationalism Pilot Programme starts in 11 schools across the country, covering four students in Kaafu Atoll, and Seven in different atolls.
 * Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) bans Toblerone after it was warned by the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed that a batch was contaminated with plastic.
 * 30 January:
 * Ministers who were rejected by parliament are re-appointed by President Muizzu.
 * ECM opens applications for parliamentary elections.
 * MFDA orders a Panadol recall after discovering quality issues and defects with the medicine.
 * Due to recent row on Lakshadweep and Maldives, India drops to fifth in Maldives Tourism Rankings (as of 28 January 2024). India was ranked first in 2023 Maldives Tourism Rankings before the end of 2023.
 * Dhiraagu signs a partnership agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore the damage caused to Rasfari reef.
 * 31 January:
 * State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) will provide technical support to Fenaka.
 * Protest occur over Club Valencia board transfer where it is alleged that Mohamed Tholal, the sports commissioner changed the board members without the club knowing, causing Bassam Adeel Jaleel, ex-president of FAM to lose control over the club.
 * Desalination plants are established in five islands with Chinese aid.
 * Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem is attacked on the street with a hammer resulting in him being admitted to ADK Hospital. The MNDF has since strengthened his security detail. The attackers are found to have stalked him for hours beforehand and concealed their identity using helmets. The police summon former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after his statement which suggested he has credible information.
 * Former President and Central Machangolhi Constituency MP Mohamed Nasheed temporarily relocates to Ghana during his hiatus from politics without informing the People's Majlis on how to proceed regarding his responsibilities towards the constituency and the public.
 * Foreign military boards vessels in Maldives Ocean Territory, which is believed to be Indian Coast Guard or Navy by the Yellowfin Tuna Fisherman's Union (Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union).

February

 * 1 February:
 * An energy transformer from Addu Atoll temporarily restores power in two wards of Fuvahmulah.
 * The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) files charges against Ex-President of FAM, Bassam Abdul Jaleel.
 * Maldives faces scarcity of medicines.
 * Bar Council President Ismail Visham dies.
 * MP Eva Abdulla submits motion to review the reappointment of ministers that were dismissed in parliament.
 * India assigns USD 93 million to be used as free aid to the Maldives.
 * 2 February:
 * State owned enterprise, Public Service Media (PSM) hosts parliamentary debates featuring candidates running for all 93 constituencies which is being planned to be hosted in the auditorium of the Maldives National University.
 * The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) concludes its probe into the complaints of regarding the allocation of Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) built flats.
 * The two people connected to the attack on PG Hussain Shameem are arrested.
 * President Muizzu plans on ensuring payments be delivered to fishermen by Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO).
 * FAM's congress announces the formation of committees neglected by the association for the previous four years.
 * A case of whooping cough is detected in GA and Villingili.
 * India hosts the second round of deliberations to remove foreign military presence and has agreed to remove all military by May 10.
 * The Ministry of Defence identifies foreign military that boarded local vessels to be Indian Coastguard Ship 246 and 253. Maldives has also requested India to write a response to explain the jurisdiction behind Indian Coastguards boarding and operating in Maldives EEZ.
 * A car crashes into solar panels in Sinamalé Bridge resulting in both the car and the solar panels damaged.
 * A case is filed in the Civil Court regarding the results of the Henveiru Central constituency in ruling PPM/PNC primaries.
 * 3 February:
 * The Maldives and India agree to replace military personnel with civil personnel.
 * 4 February:
 * President Muizzu announces that Eid al-Fitr holiday (Starting 20 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal) is an Annual Holiday starting this year.
 * 5 February:
 * Opposition parties including MDP and The Democrats boycott this year’s presidential address due to Muizzu's failure on security in parliamentarians during the 28 January brawl.
 * 7 February:
 * Government submits the re-appointed ministers to parliament.
 * 8 February:
 * Dhivehi and Islam to resume being taught abroad to Maldivians.
 * The Civil court advises the state against to dismiss the case against the death of Saadha Saudulla who died in Fuvahmulah Hospital due to alleged medical negligence.
 * 9 February:
 * New policy to carry out medical checkups for immigrant workers.
 * Health Ministry announces plans to deliver medicine via drones.
 * 13 Million MVR is paid in compensation and pension to eight employees for Aviation Command employees who were dismissed unfairly.
 * 10 February:
 * The Animal Welfare Ministry hands over plot required to make a cat facility to Male' City Council.
 * 500 athletes from 31 schools across the Maldives attend the Inter-School Athletics Meet in Addu City hosted by the Athletics Association of Maldives.
 * Videos circulates where State Ministers supporting non-PPM/PNC candidates and complaints emerge.
 * Island Aviation Services (IAS), operator of VIA threatens to sue the Maldivian Democratic Party for not paying for flights.
 * 11 February:
 * Ahmed Shaheer appointed as Chairman of Fenaka
 * First female Atoll Council President elected, the new president is Hawwa Abdul Azees of Faafu Atoll Council.
 * Women's National Football team member Mariyam Mohamed (Mayan) is mugged while jogging after Fajr prayer.
 * President Muizzu travels to Abu Dhabi for the Maldives Investment Forum and the World Government Summit.
 * 12 February:
 * Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) chairman Mohamed Umar Manik (MU Manik) resigns.
 * Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem proposes an amendment to summon President Muizzu and Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef to parliament for questioning.
 * Applications for the taxi driver register opens.
 * Two people are arrested for the assault on women's football team member Mayan.
 * Rent will be taken for MPL flats after all employees moving.
 * President Muizzu meets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) DIrector General Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi.
 * 13 February:
 * The Government announces plans to submit 24 bills to parliament.
 * Civil Court orders ECM to pay 50,000 MVR as compensation to Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) for dissolving the party.
 * Cabinet approval for the three re-appointed ministers is put on hold until MP Eva's motion is decided.
 * Foreign Affairs Minister Moosa Zameer is summoned by the Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee regarding the request to ban arrivals to the country through israeli passports due to the ongoing Israel–Hamas war.
 * Applications open for MDP President
 * 14 January:
 * T Rex Basketball Club wins the National Basketball League.
 * Installation of additional elevators in Hulhumale' Hiya Flats is contracted to a Chinese company.
 * Younger children enrolled to higher preschool grades to be repeated.
 * Holhudhoo Constituency MP Yoonus Ali proposes a motion to Parliament to summon members of the former Flat Committee that were active alongside the ACC members to Parliament for questioning.
 * The no confidence motion against Speaker Aslam and Deputy Speaker Saleem is withdrawn.
 * n Embassy of Maldives is established in Ankara Turkey.
 * XiamenAir's first flight lands in the Maldives.
 * 15 February:
 * Health Ministry plans to build Cancer Hospital behind Dharumavantha Hospital.
 * Maldives High Court stops Gulhifalhu reclamation due to a court case being filed that it was being conducted in an unfriendly way to the environment. The state appeals to the Supreme Court.
 * The Health Protection Agency (HPA) conducts food inspection to food outlets in Malé, Hulhumalé and Villingili.
 * ECM announces timeframe for candidate withdrawal in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
 * 20 February:
 * Agriculture Ministry's State Minister Hussain Ismail is dismissed.
 * Abdulla Shahid wins MDP presidency.
 * Department of National Registry (DNR) changes policy to allow issuance of ID cards to other individuals if they come with a letter by the owner permitting access.
 * 21 February:
 * Maldives donation of two million tuna cans to the Gaza Strip is delayed.
 * National Mental Helpline is established, its helpline number being 1677.
 * The Indian High Commission in Maldives confirms that onion exports will proceed under a separate bilateral agreement.
 * The new apron of the Hanimaadhoo International Airport is officially opened for operations.
 * 22 February:
 * Bank of Maldives (BML) opens a self-service ATM machine in Gulhi and Keyodhoo
 * Two speed boats collide near Villimale' and resulted in 13 people injured and taken to Villimale' Hospital and IGMH.
 * A delay in doubling the salaries of MNDF and Maldives Police Service (MPS) raised in parliament.
 * The MFDA reissues a permit for Panadol use and distribution.
 * The Maldives delivers a statement to ICJ on behalf of the Palestinian people upon request by the Government of Palestine.
 * The ACC opens investigation into allegations of corruption involving former parliamentarians and government ministers.
 * The Housing Ministry launches 'Hiyaavehi' housing portal which is accessible in eFaas
 * The MDP submits anti-defection bill to parliament to prevent floor crossing.
 * The MDP warns of a no confidence motion against the ECM if parliamentary election isn't postponed after Ramadan.
 * 23 February:
 * The Home Ministry's website is attacked by an Indian Hacker group with the name "Cyber Force" in response to the Maldives Anti-India remarks.
 * 24 February:
 * India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives begins joint coast guard training exercises.
 * 25 February:
 * Arabiyya School construction begins.
 * The Maldives Trade Association is established.
 * 29 February: The Maldivian Parliamentary election is moved to 21 April.

March

 * 1 March: Air ambulance service between Maldives and Sri Lanka begins.

April

 * 8 April:
 * 2024 India-Maldives diplomatic row: Mariyam Sihuna one of the Suspended Youth Ministry officials who called Modi a "clown," "terrorist," and "puppet of Israel" Mocks Ashoka Chakra on Edited MDP's campaign poster for 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election, later deletes the post and later apologized on X (formally Twitter).
 * President Muizzu inaugurates 'Eid Ali', an initiative aimed at illuminating islands across the Maldives in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
 * 9 April: former president Abdulla Yameen's Party PNF held their inauguration.
 * 10 April: Eid Prayer in Maldives 2024.jpg for Eid al-Fitr Prayer on the Morning of 10 April 2024]]
 * Sermon calls for strengthening social ties on Eid.
 * A fire breaks out in Malé.
 * 18 April: The High Court of the Maldives overturns former president Abdulla Yameen's 11-year prison sentence for corruption and orders a retrial.
 * 21 April:
 * 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election: Maldivians elect a new parliament.
 * President Muizzu's party, the People's National Congress (PNC), is declared the winner of the election.
 * 23 April: The President has appointed Heena Waleed as Chief Spokesperson at the President's Office.
 * 24 April:
 * Six candidates who won the 2024 Maldivian parliamentary election join the PNC, adding their total number of seats from 66 to 72.
 * Former UNGA President, Foregin Minister and Current President of MDP Abdulla Shahid's Father Sheikh Moosa Jameel has passed away. The Funeral Prayer held at Islaimc Center after Asr prayer and Laid to Rest at the Galolhu Cemetery.
 * 25 April:
 * MP-elect Mohamed Rasheed, an independent from the Nolhivaram constituency joins the PNC.
 * GCE Ordinary Level Exams begins in Maldives.
 * 28 April: MDH and Everest global safety concerns Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) bans MDH and Everest Spices after it was warned by the Singapore Food Agency and Hong Kong’s Center for Food Safety that these brand’s curry powders were found to contain ethylene oxide. Maldives is the Third country to Ban Two Indian Spice brands despise India-Maldives Conflict.
 * 29 April:
 * Abdulla Siyaz appointed as State Minister for Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
 * Chief Commissioner of the Scout Association of Maldives was conferred the Asia Pacific Regional Chairman’s Award, by Asia-Pacific Scout Regional chairman, Dale Bonkingo Corvera.
 * HPA reports 72 cases of Chikungunya during April.
 * New amendments to the Maldives Customs employee regulations that only individuals holding the rank above Chief Superintendent can be eligible for the Deputy Commissioner of Customs post.
 * Two accidents in Fuvahmulah, leaving one with serious injuries.
 * The Settlement committee was planned to give land, money, and lagoons as compensation but was halted and the committee was dissolved.
 * 30 April: Foakaidhoo experiences flooding after 2 hours of heavy rainfall.

May

 * 1 May:
 * Labour Day protest held in the Maldives.
 * 14-year-old teenage boy from Meemu Atoll stole a Motorboat to visit his girlfriend in the Maldivian capital Malé to save her from violence.
 * Government condemns threats made against RaajjeTV and Channel 13.
 * 2 May:


 * Maldives has called to abolish the power to veto motions at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), stating that the country cannot turn a blind eye towards Israel's genocide of Palestinians.
 * One person in Funadhoo was arrested for Sorcery and that the sorcery was related to the People's National Congress (PNC)'s candidate, Mohamed Mamdhooh, winning the parliamentary elections in that constituency.
 * A 61-year-old man was arrested in connection with a sexual abuse case of a 12-year-old girl.
 * Homeland Security Minister, Ali Ihusaan, announces photograph and fingerprint collection of expatriate workers.
 * President Muizzu announces that April's electricity bills to include discount.
 * 3 May:
 * 60-year-old man that was arrested for doing sorcery against PNC candidate Mamdhooh was remanded in custody for 15 days, while residents of the island protested against him and calling for just punishment against him.
 * President Muizzu assures local media that he will provide special allowance or incentives to address the concern of media outlets receiving low income.
 * MDP accuses government of trying to mislead the public about obstructing freedom of press.
 * Kaashidhoo constituency MP Abdulla Jabir resigns from the People's Majlis.
 * Old faces have made a comeback on the news channel, PSM News's special coverage held yesterday on occasion of their anniversary.
 * 4 May:
 * Yaya Nabeel, A TikToker whose famous on cross-dressing was arrested, he was also arrested in 2021 after he posted a video on TikTok showing his nude body, then later released with a warning.
 * Discussions were held between the Maldivian government and the Saudi Arabian government to formally open King Salman Mosque.
 * 5 May:
 * Maldives calls for justice of the Palestinian people at the Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
 * US Montana National Guard and the Maldives National Defence Force commences joint military exercise.
 * The Democrats secures victory in Maduvvari Council President By-Elections.
 * Male' Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) gives 10% discount on water bills in April.
 * Presidential couple comes back to Maldives after unofficial trip to Singapore.
 * 6 May:
 * Parliament approves appointment of Ambassadors to Bangladesh, China & Saudi Arabia.
 * Parliament passes motion to notify government to allocate flats to applicants according to the list published during the Solih administration, which the government announces that it would violate the rights of many.
 * The Criminal Court verdict of that acquitted all the suspects of the murder of Mohamed Anas has been appealed at the High Court.
 * Parliament prepares report on the Attempted assassination of Mohamed Nasheed.
 * Fenaka Corporation has officially stated in a press release that the islands of Addu are consuming more water than the rate of production.
 * Maldives wins four titles at the World Travel Awards in the Indian Ocean category.
 * 7 May:
 * Foreigner assaults Velana Airport personnel.
 * Seven story building planned on being added to Addu Equatorial Hospital.
 * 8 May:
 * Court bans foreigner that assaulted personnel from leaving the country.
 * 6m MVR needed to fix Air conditioning of King Salman Mosque.
 * Taxi's overcharging and unavailability at VIA now fixed.
 * Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer departs to India.
 * 9 May:
 * Maldivian's fourth ATR arrives to Velana International Airport.
 * Ministry of Social and Family Development plans special festivals on Children's Day at Hulhumale' Central Park.
 * State Trading Organization (STO)'s autonomous store now open 24/7.
 * Government launches large-scale project to fix Male' City's flooding.
 * The President officiates oath–taking and firearm presentation ceremony for the graduates of Maldives National Defense Force's 70th basic training course.
 * 10 May:
 * Maldivian student travel banned from leaving Uzbekistan for carrying a drone.
 * Cross-match samples now extractable within Maldives.
 * All Indian military personnel left Maldives.
 * President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived in Madinah for Umrah, with the hospitality of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
 * Rainy season begins for the southern regions of Maldives.
 * 20 May:
 * President Muizzu expressed condolences to Acting President of Iran Mohammad Mokhberfollowing the demise of then-Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and then-Foregin Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. President Muizzu declares three days of mourning following the 2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash.
 * 27 May:
 * Northern atoll of Haa Dhaalu Atoll experiences tremors.
 * President Muizzu offers condolences following landslide in Papua New Guinea.
 * President Muizzu extends a message of condolence following the demise of Ambassador of France to the Maldives.
 * 28 May:
 * Members of the 20th Parliament of the Maldives take oath of office.
 * Abdul Raheem Abdulla was elected as Parliament Speaker, Ahmed Nazim as Deputy Speaker.
 * President Mohamed Muizzu congratulates Parliament members of the 20th People's Majlis.
 * 30 May:
 * First immigration raid led by all female officers.
 * Izzudheen and Salahuddin School starts O level education.
 * 31 May:
 * MDP South Galolhu constituency Meekail Ahmed Naseem submits bill to parliament calling for a ban on entry of israeli passport holders.

June

 * 1 June:
 * The Ministry of Education announces that textbooks have been provided to every school in Maldives.
 * Male' to hold by-election for three vacant seats at the city council.
 * 2 June:
 * The Cabinet decides to change laws to prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the country and to establish a subcommittee to oversee the process.
 * The Israeli Foreign Ministry issues a travel warning asking Israeli citizens to leave the Maldives.
 * 4 June:
 * US lawmaker Josh Gottheimer is developing legislation to sanction Maldives if they ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country.
 * 6 June:
 * President Muizzu has accepted the invitation for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath taking ceremony.
 * Maldives announces that Eid al-Adha is the 16th of June.
 * 17 June:
 * Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced that the Maldives would review its ban on Israeli passport holders due to the fact that it would ban Israeli-Arabs who identify as Palestinian.
 * 25 June:
 * Maldivian Midfielder Mohamed Arif Passes Away while receiving treatment. President Muizzu conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family In a message posted on the social media platform X. He was laid to rest at the Galolhu Cemetery after Funeral Prayer at the Islamic Center early morning of 26 June. due to his death, HPA revealed that following the detection of a case of Meningococcal Disease, relevant information has been collected, contact tracing has been done, contacts have been informed and contacts have been provided prophylactic drugs for disease prevention. HPA stressed the importance of visiting a doctor without delay, if those who travelled to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s pilgrimage during extreme heat who did not receive the meningitis vaccine for any reason or those who did not complete 14 days between the date of vaccination and their departure for the Hajj pilgrimage, develop symptoms.
 * 27 June:
 * Two state environment ministers were suspended and arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Muizzu
 * Maldives cancels Independence DayActivities over an Economic crisis spaking the country. Maldives has planned to raise GST and TGST in 2025 which sparked anger and criticism by Opposition supporters that President Muizzu has falied economically.
 * Maldives welcomes 1 millionth tourist of the year 2024.
 * 28 June: Maldives's environment minister Fathima Shamnaz Ali Saleem and three others were arrested for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu.

July

 * 2 July:
 * Four fighter jets and a cargo plane belonging to the Italian military have landed at Velana International Airport.
 * 3 July:
 * Parliament has dismissed an emergency motion filed regarding the non-disclosure of the number of people appointed to political posts and the salaries paid by state owned companies. The motion was filed by opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem. A majority of 56 members voted against accepting and debating the motion, while 11 MPs voted in favor.
 * Ahmed Azaan Marzooq, MP of Central Hithadhoo who had strongly advocated for right to information has voted against accepting the emergency motion submitted by opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) calling to reveal the number of political appointees yesterday.
 * 5 July:
 * Maldives Police Service arrested three Thai women and a 55-year-old local man from a spa used as a front for prostitution.
 * 7 July:
 * President Muizzu congratulated newly elected president of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.
 * 36-year-old Bangladeshi Man arrested for desecrating the Quran.
 * 8 July:
 * MMPRC / Visit Maldives have Invited Indian Cricket Team after winning this year's T20 World Cup in USA.
 * 9 July:
 * MNDF has said that there were no signs of an explosion despite having responded to reports of an explosion inside a van parked at 'Galolhu Kanmathi' in Malé.
 * 'Welcome' monument built at Velana International Airport has been unveiled.
 * 10 July:
 * Maldivian Democratic Party (has directed the parliament with criticism over the stalled work of the bill submitted by MDP to amend the Immigration act to ban entry of Israeli national into Maldives.
 * 12 July:
 * 55-year-old Thai woman drowned and passed away while diving in Hulhumalé.
 * 13 July:
 * Izzudheen School closed due to building structure in poor condition. The students are now transferred at Dharumavantha School.
 * Maldives Consulate in Kerala has advised caution by Maldivians as a Brain Eating Amoeba Infection is spreading in Kerala.
 * Maldives has pledged to donate over USD 1.29 million (MVR 19.8 million) as humanitarian aid for Palestine through UNRWA.
 * 14 July:
 * President Muizzu condenm the Assasination Attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
 * 15 July:
 * Bank of Maldives rejected Ex-President Yameen's lawsuit claiming it cannot be used over the agreement between Yameen and ACC.
 * A Maldivan who works at 'Hidhmaiy' charity organization has met with an accident during an eight hour car ride to Chittagong from Dhaka, Bangladesh when the driver had fell asleep at the wheel.
 * 16 July:
 * World's most popular fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC's outlet in Malé City has been vandalized, with the vandals having broken the glass shopfront and damaging property. They were vandalized after putting up posters calling for the boycott of these business in relation to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.
 * Maldives announced the shortage of Fish Supplies in stores.
 * 17 July:
 * No Maldivians are injured on the ongoing War in Bangladesh
 * Maldives Immigration has launched 'Immigration Watch', a platform for reporting any immigration related cases, including concerns of undocumented migrants.
 * 18 July:
 * Mother of Ex-President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Majeediyya School Principal's Mother passed away at 80 years of age while seeking treatment at the ADK Hospital., The Current President Mohamed Muizzu has extended condolences to former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his family on the social media platform 'X'.
 * Five recruits studying at the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) are in serious medical condition due to Food poisioning, and are currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit at Addu Equatorial Hospital (formally Equatorial Convention Centre).
 * 19 July:
 * Foregin Ministry has released a statement advising caution to Maldivians travelling to and living in Bangladesh in light of the ongoing student protests in the country.
 * 20 July:
 * World's most popular fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken / KFC's outlet in Malé City has been vandalized in the Second time in a row., An 48 year old man has been arrested for allegedly shattering the glass shopfront of the KFC outlet on Ameenee Magu on Tuesday night, a police media official said. The man was arrested under a court order and has been remanded in custody for 30 days.
 * Ruling party, People's National Congress (PNC), secured five out of the six local council seats in the by-elections held on Saturday. PNC won all seats except for Rasmaadhoo.

Holidays
Source:


 * 1 January – New Year's Day
 * 11 March – Ramadan
 * 31 March to 12 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday
 * 21 April – Election Day
 * 22 April – Post-Election Holiday
 * 1 May – Labour Day
 * 16 June to 20 June — Eid al-Adha
 * 7 July – Islamic New Year
 * 26 July – Independence Day
 * 4 September – National Day (Qaumee Dhuvas)
 * 16 September – Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
 * 5 October – The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
 * 3 November – Victory Day
 * 11 November – Republic Day

Academic Days

 * 7 January – Beginning of Second term in Maldives
 * 20 January – Professional Development Day 02
 * 21 January to 8 February – Exam for Grade 11 & 12
 * 24 January – International Day of Education
 * 24 February – Professional Development Day 03
 * 24 February to 14 March – Grade 10 Mock Exam
 * 17 to 21 March – SSE and SIP
 * 31 March to 12 April – Eid al-Fitr Holiday (i.e.: Mid-term Break)
 * April to June – GCE Ordinary Level Examination
 * 16 to 27 April – Final exam
 * 30 April – Annual holiday starts
 * 1 to 25 May – Annual Holiday
 * 22 May – Teacher's Reporting Day
 * 26 May – First day of school in Maldives (2024 to 2025)
 * 16 June to 20 June — Eid al-Adha
 * 29 June – Professional Development Day 01
 * 11 to 28 August – Final Exam for Grade 11 & 12
 * 10 to 22 September – Exam for Grade 8, 9 & 10
 * 26 September – School break
 * 27 September to 5 October – School Break Holiday
 * October to November – GCE A-level Examination
 * 5 October – Teacher's day
 * 6 October – Beginning of Second term in Maldives
 * 26 October – Professional Development Day 02
 * 22 December 2024 to 4 January 2025 – New Year Holiday (ie: Mid-term Break)

Arts and entertainment

 * List of Maldivian films of 2024

Sport

 * Other sports
 * Maldives at the 2024 Summer Olympics
 * Maldives at the 2024 Summer Paralympics

Deaths

 * 25 June: Mohamed Arif, 38, footballer (VB Sports Club, Club Eagles, national team)
 * 18 July Moomina Hussainfulhu, 80, Mother of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Mother of the Majeediyya School pricipal Aishath Mohamed Solih