After a prolonged period of stalled progress, residents across the atolls are seeing long-awaited development projects finally take shape in time for Eid celebrations. 

For many, the revival of these initiatives brings not just improved infrastructure but a renewed sense of optimism about the future.

Over the past year, several projects were left incomplete or had not even been contracted due to financial constraints and delays inherited before the 2023 elections. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu acknowledged these setbacks, noting that some projects had been stalled for over a year when he took office in November 2023. The slowdown in development left many communities frustrated as essential facilities remained unfinished.

However, 2025 has brought a shift in momentum. In February, the president pledged to restart and initiate key development efforts, and the Government is now making good on that promise. The holy month of Ramadan has also marked the beginning of new infrastructure projects across the atolls. Unlike previous initiatives that were often assigned to private contractors, state-owned companies have been tasked with ensuring the timely completion of these projects.

The projects span multiple sectors, focusing on healthcare, community infrastructure, and essential services:

As a new month begins after the end of a festive and progressive Eid-ul-Fitr, residents of the islands are witnessing long-awaited advancements, bringing a newfound sense of hope. For many, the stalled projects were a source of frustration, but the renewed Government efforts have reassured communities that development is back on track.