In accordance with his pledge, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated Kudadhoo Falhu and two lagoons, RF1329 and RF1330, as part of Omadhoo in South Ari Atoll.
The decision aims to facilitate development projects that will bring economic benefits to the community, including initiatives in tourism.
The change was formalised through Decree No. 26/2025, amending the Presidential Decree No. 2/2025, which specifies the inhabited islands of the Maldives. The amendments were made under the authority of the Decentralisation Act (Law No. 7/2010), and the revised list of inhabited islands was published in the Government Gazette on 5 February 2025.