President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has introduced Dhivehi language names for two ministries following changes to the Cabinet on 26 December 2024. The decision, made under the authority granted by Article 116(a) of the Constitution, was announced in Directive No. 26/2024 issued by the President's Office on Sunday.

The Ministry of Finance and Planning will now be known as Maaleekankamaai Tharaggeege Reyvuntherikamaa Behey Vuzaaraa, while the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has been renamed Imaaraaiykurumaai, Gedhoruverikamaai Binaaraa Behey Vuzaaraa.

This move reflects the administration’s emphasis on promoting the Dhivehi language within government institutions.