The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Maldives Tourism Industry Launches Major CIS Roadshow in Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia — Maldivian tourism authorities and industry representatives launched the “Maldives CIS Region” roadshow in Moscow, kicking off a targeted promotional push across top Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets. Organized
HDC to Build Modern Bowling Arena and Gaming Arcade at Hulhumalé
A modern bowling arena and gaming arcade will be developed on the vacant plot at Ruhgandu 2 in Hulhumalé Phase 1, an area currently used for commercial and community events. Housing Development
Finance Ministry Opens Bidding for 50-Bed Psychiatric Hospital in Hulhumalé
The Ministry of Finance has opened international bidding to select a contractor to build a 50-bed psychiatric hospital in Hulhumalé. The project, requested by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development,
Hearing Scheduled in President Yameen’s Aarah Case as Fuggiri Hearing Postponed
A new hearing in the corruption case against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom regarding the lease of V. Aarah has been scheduled at the Criminal Court for next week. The move
Over 6,000 Products Registered for Maldivian Innovation Fair, Reports BCC
More than 6,000 products have been registered to take part in this year’s Maldivian Innovation Fair, marking a sharp jump of over 2,000 items compared to last year’s event, according to the
Fushidhiggaru Lagoon (now Ras Malé): A Timeline and Highlights (2011–2026)
A decade-long saga of shifted equity, corruption probes, and international arbitration culminates in the high-stakes transformation of Fushidhiggaru Lagoon into Ras Malé. 2011 November 29: Based on advice from the National Planning
Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills Signs Landmark $20 Billion Deal for Rasmaale’ Project
Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Eagle Hills has signed an agreement with the Maldivian government to invest $20 billion (MVR 308.4 billion) into a mega waterfront and marina development in Rasmaale’, marking
S7 Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to VIA
Russia’s largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, will start scheduled direct flights to the Maldives on October 30, marking the first time a carrier will link the country directly to a Russian destination
Maldives Clears Final $50 Million of SBI Debt Using SDF
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that the final instalment of a $150 million treasury bill facility taken from the State Bank of India in 2019 was repaid on 17 September using funds
Pakistan’s missing athletes: When international sport exposes a sporting system losing its way
For Pakistan, international sporting events are supposed to be stages of national representation. Increasingly, however, they have also exposed a troubling problem away from the competition itself: athletes who do not return