President Dr Mohamed Muizzu returned to Malé on Thursday after completing a three-day visit to eight inhabited islands of North Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu). The President was joined by Cabinet Ministers and senior officials from State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), engaging directly with councils, Women’s Development Committees (WDCs), and residents to address local concerns and unveil new projects.
Thoddoo
Announced that the 30-bed health centre will be upgraded to a hospital with an operating theatre and ICU.
Launched the sewerage system and signed agreements for school infrastructure and the southern bridge.
Confirmed road development, football stadium lighting, fitness/recreation centre, and outdoor gym.
Announced establishment of MNU Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science.
Inaugurated BML USD ATM service, laid foundation stones for the BML branch, council office, and police station.
Revealed that scheduled seaplane services with a dedicated platform will begin in February 2025.
Officially inaugurated the Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament.
Rasdhoo
Reaffirmed commitment to preserve and develop Madivaru lagoon for tourism and community use.
Announced a 200-hectare land reclamation project once harbour and lagoon works are complete.
Three agreements signed: Rasdhoo Sports Complex, a new three-storey AA Atoll Education Centre building, and road development.
Confirmed new mosque construction once land is allocated.
Allocated 10,000 sq. ft. of prime land from Police Station to Council for community commercial use.
Ukulhas
Highlighted new projects: school building extension, sports complex, and boat docking area.
Addressed housing crisis: announced allocation of 250 land plots and construction of 50 housing units.
Confirmed Land Use Plan approval and imminent handover to Council.
Emphasised strengthening of health and infrastructure services while urging tourism growth within Islamic principles.
Mathiveri
Signed agreement with MACL to reclaim land and develop an airport within 2.5 years.
Additional 26.5 hectares reclaimed for community purposes.
Confirmed completion of school project before new academic year and pledged to resolve Health Centre delays.
Announced road development in 2025 and handball court this year.
Formally handed over contested tourism zone land to Council, confirming freedom to develop a city hotel on the sandbank.
Revealed upcoming constitutional amendments and decentralisation reforms, including changes to WDCs.
Bodufolhudhoo
Announced 50 housing units in 2026 budget, with construction starting the same year.
Signed agreements for a classroom and multipurpose hall at Bodufolhudhoo School.
Confirmed construction of a handball field and lighting for the football ground.
Activation of the Fitness and Recreation Centre pledged.
Promised finalisation of a 4-hectare land transfer in line with coastal protection plans.
Feridhoo
Announced Maafaru lagoon to be designated for Feridhoo residents as a picnic area and tourism site.
Signed agreements for Feridhoo Health Centre extension, boat docking area, and multipurpose hall at AA Atoll School.
Confirmed road construction, harbour channel works, and football stadium completion within the year.
Announced deployment of three police officers until the new station is complete.
Inaugurated the water and sewerage network.
Maalhos
Announced construction of a new health centre with lab services, to start this year.
Signed agreement for road development.
Confirmed creation of dedicated resident and tourist beaches plus shore protection projects.
Inaugurated water and sewerage systems.
Reaffirmed designation of Ranfaru lagoon as part of Maalhos, opening new economic opportunities.
Himandhoo
Assured completion of 12 new classrooms by start of academic year.
Inaugurated the extension of Himandhoo Health Centre, pledging enhanced lab services.
Confirmed upcoming coastal protection and harbour channel works.
Announced a handball court and indoor gym this year.
Inaugurated the island’s water and sewerage system.
Key Nationwide Initiatives Announced
BML ATM services to be established on all inhabited islands of North Ari Atoll.
Police station construction initiated in Maalhos, Himandhoo, Feridhoo, and Thoddoo.
President reiterated commitment to visiting communities and delivering development tailored to local needs.
