President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated Uthuru Athafaru (RF 1218) as part of ADh. Hangnaameedhoo, fulfilling his pledge to promote local tourism and expand economic opportunities for the community.

The change was formalised through Presidential Decree No. 29/2025, amending Presidential Decree No. 2/2025 (dated 5 February 2025), which outlines the inhabited islands of the Maldives. The amendment was made under the authority of the Decentralisation Act (Law No. 7/2010), and the updated list of inhabited islands has been published in the Government Gazette accordingly.