President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared that Maafarufalhu, Alif Dhaalu Atoll is a part of the capital of the atoll, Mahibadhoo. The declaration was made in the presidential decree released.
Interconnecting the two islands officially and reclaiming land for residential, economic and commercial purposes and projects are commitments of President Dr. Muizzu outlined in the government's manifesto. The president made this commitment while addressing the residents of the island on September 4, 2023.
Mahibadhoo being an island with a one of the greatest populaces of the atoll, it is also one of the most remarkable islands of the atoll in terms of significant development. The island has a land area of 22.3ha, with over 2,000 individuals living on it.
Recently, President Dr. Muizzu has also decided such that Velidhuggaa, Alif Alif Atoll is a part of Bodufolhudhoo while issuing some islands from Noonu Atoll as a part of Maafaru as well.