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
Visit Maldives Launches Global Photography Contest
MALE’ — The Visit Maldives Corporation has officially launched an international photography competition titled “This is My Maldives”, designed to showcase the archipelago’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage through the lenses of
Hanimaadhoo Airport Infrastructure Limits Long-Haul Flights, Ameen Says
MALE’ — The newly modernised Hanimaadhoo International Airport cannot accommodate large, wide-body aircraft required for long-haul routes from destinations such as China, the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Ameen, announced
India and Maldives Open Formal Talks on Free Trade Agreement
MALÉ, Maldives – Official bilateral negotiations between India and the Maldives have commenced to establish a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (IMFTA), marking a major step toward deeply integrating the economies of the
Fisheries Ministry: Cold Storage Expansion to Add 10,900 Tonnes of Capacity
MALÉ, — The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has unveiled a major infrastructural push to expand the nation’s fish storage capacity by 10,900 tonnes. The initiative aims to resolve the
Cabinet Enacts Strict Mandates to Accelerate Public Projects
MALÉ, Maldives – The Cabinet has finalized a comprehensive suite of special measures designed to streamline public service delivery and enforce strict compliance with project deadlines across all state institutions and state-owned
Operations to Expand at Idled Addu Resort as New Tourism Project Nears Construction
MALÉ, – The operations of the long-dormant Shangri-La Villingili Resort in Addu City are set for a major expansion next month, while the government’s flagship Hankede integrated tourism development is nearing the
President Muizzu Pledges Completion of Housing Projects Within Current Mandate
MALÉ, – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged that housing projects initiated by his administration will be fully completed and handed over to beneficiaries within his current presidential term, vowing to break
President Rules Out Commuter Tolls for Greater Malé Bridges
MALÉ, – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that the government has no immediate intentions to implement toll fees on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge (Sinamalé Bridge), nor have any discussions taken place
New Hospital and Airport Scheduled to Open Next Year on Alifushi Island
MALÉ, – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that both the new 30-bed hospital and the domestic airport under development in R. Alifushi are officially on track to be finalized and opened
Government Opens Bidding for Rasmale’ Mega-Housing Master Plan
MALÉ, – The Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development has officially opened a public tender inviting eligible parties to submit proposals for consultancy services to formulate the comprehensive master plan for