The Spokesperson at the President's Office, Mohamed Miuvaan, announced on Thursday that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih would officially inaugurate the Kudagiri picnic island on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The administration developed Kudagiri Island as a picnic destination designated for the residents of the Malé region.
At his weekly press briefing, Miuvaan gave the latest updates on the administration's activities and plans for the coming week. Land reclamation for the picnic island project was carried out by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), while the rest of the facilities were developed jointly by five state-owned enterprises under corporate social responsibility.
Miuvaan also briefed the media about some specifics related to President Solih's Presidential Address at the People's Majlis on Monday. He noted that the administration would hand over title deeds to land plots and housing units under its housing programme to the respective recipients in June. He also reiterated President Solih's decision to increase the number of land plots issued under the programme.
He also emphasised that salaries and allowances for healthcare sector staff would be raised starting in May and that the disability allowance would be increased starting in June. He also spoke about the administration's efforts to improve connectivity by developing domestic airports.
The spokesperson also announced that Vice President Faisal Naseem would travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the World Government Summit next week. The Vice President is attending the summit at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Miuvaan also noted that the Attorney General's Office had released details of 23 bills the administration seeks to submit to the ongoing session of the People's Majlis and added that the administration is currently working on submitting seven bills today.
The spokesperson also answered queries from journalists and clarified various public interest topics at today's press briefing.