Economy & Markets01
Sukuk settled, reserves fall to about USD 718m
The government settled its USD 500m sukuk on schedule; gross reserves fell sharply after the payment and a swap repayment.
The Morning Maldives Brief
Good Morning, Maldives
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The Maldives, in focus — before the day begins.
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USD 718m
The key number
Gross reserves, April 2026
Down from about USD 1.3bn in March, after the sukuk and a currency-swap repayment.
Business & Infrastructure02
Thilamalé Bridge slips behind schedule
Marine works on the greater-Malé bridge have slipped, pushing expected completion later.