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 and Capital Asia Investments Ink Partnership to Launch Major Economic Hub
Male’, Maldives — In a move towards bolstering its economic security, the Maldives has formalized a partnership with Singapore-based Capital Asia Investments Pte. Ltd. (CAI) to advance the Maldives Economic Gateway (MEG)
Program Inaugurated to Establish Fuel Centers Across Atolls, Improving Access for Fisherfolk
MALÉ, Maldives – In a move to improve access to fuel for the country’s fishing communities, the government inaugurated a project on Thursday to establish fuel storage and distribution centers in every
Maldives Drives Financial Inclusivity Under President Muizzu’s Leadership
MALE’, Maldives — In a move to ensure greater financial participation of the people, the government has signed agreements with the Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) to
Velana Airport Unveils Expanded Fuel Farm, Boosting Capacity
In a boost for the country’s aviation sector, Velana International Airport has just opened its new fuel farm. This modern facility is set to improve how the airport stores fuel and make
Fishing Industry Gets a Boost as Government Provides Islamic Financing for Refrigerated Sea Water Systems
MALE’, Maldives – In a move to modernize the fishing industry and improve the livelihoods of the fishermen, the government has rolled out a new Islamic financing program to install Refrigerated Sea
Maldives Launches National Teacher Training Programme, Aims to Fill Persistent Shortages
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated a new teacher training initiative on Wednesday, fulfilling a key pledge to boost the number of local educators in Maldivian schools. Speaking at the
Maldives Proposes ‘Household Information Guardian’ Model to Boost Community Media Literacy
Sydney, Australia –In a stirring address to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Maldives Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim called on Commonwealth nations to form a united front against the growing threat of
Maldives Begins Ambitious 20-Year Development Plan, Urges Nationwide Involvement
MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives has launched discussions on a 20-year National Development Plan aimed at reshaping the country’s economic and social landscape, with a goal to be classified as a developed
Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Charges as Political Tides Turn
MALE’, Maldives — In the capital city where diplomatic tensions once manifested in anti-India demonstrations, two women now face criminal charges for protesting against Israeli genocide in Palestine, highlighting what critics describe
In a Paradise of Plenty, Citizens Perfect the Art of Grumbling
MALE’, Maldives — In a nation where citizens grumble about five-minute journeys and the unbearable wait of 30 minutes to see a doctor, the Maldives presents a curious case of first-world problems