New 10-Storey Arabiyya School to Open for Next Academic Year

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that teaching at the new Arabiyya School will commence in the next academic year, following the completion of practical construction work. Speaking at a gathering in Meedhoo after a People’s National Congress (PNC) victory in the local council elections, the President detailed the government's commitment to elevating Islamic education. He stated that the administration is actively implementing policies to support the religion, ensure national stability, and drive development. The new Arabiyya School is being developed as a modern 10-storey facility. According to government specifications, the building will feature 42 classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, four lifts, and a comprehensive suite of facilities designed to meet contemporary educational standards. President Muizzu noted that the project follows a period of neglect, asserting that previous administrations—specifically the first Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) government—had undermined Islamic education, causing distress among students and parents. He highlighted that the current administration has rectified this by allocating a permanent, large plot of land and accelerating construction. Beyond education, the President used the occasion to outline broader governance reforms. He emphasized efforts to improve the standard of the police service and a shift in policy toward the Maldives National Defence Force, describing the military as a source of national pride. Addressing national security and administration, the President discussed the management of expatriate workers. He claimed that while previous governments lacked accurate data on the foreign workforce, the current administration has spent the last two years identifying and deporting individuals living in the country unlawfully. President Muizzu concluded by stating that these initiatives are part of a wider effort to resolve long-standing national issues, arguing that the tangible results of these policies will demonstrate the government's priority for the nation's benefit.