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
Iruthisham Adam Bids Farewell as Maldivian Envoy to the United Kingdom
Maldives’ High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Iruthisham Adam, has completed her farewell duties in London, expressing gratitude to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for the opportunity to serve in a post she described as
Government Revenue Rises 11.6 Percent as Fiscal Position Shows Surplus
Government revenue and grants increased by 11.6 percent this year, according to the latest Weekly Fiscal Developments Report issued by the Ministry of Finance. As of 16 April, the state collected MVR
Fish Exports Climb in March as Canned Products Drive Growth
Fish exports from the Maldives increased in March, supported by strong gains in canned products, according to new customs data. The Maldives exported fish worth MVR 69 million (USD 4.48 million) in
PSM and MediaNet Sign Agreement to Air World Cup Free of Charge
PSM and MediaNet have signed an agreement to broadcast the 2026 World Cup live and free of charge across the Maldives. At the signing ceremony, PSM Managing Director Ahmed Shakeeb said all
India Clears INR 30b Swap as Maldives Concludes USD 400m Settlement
The Maldives has settled the USD 400 million currency swap drawn in October 2024 and welcomed India’s approval of a new INR 30 billion facility, with New Delhi stating that the support
Minister Muththalib Says Real Estate Is Key to Economic Diversification in New Op-Ed
Dr Abdulla Muththalib, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, has published an op-ed arguing that real estate development is central to building a more diversified and resilient Maldivian economy. He said
Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build
Respect in a society doesn’t appear on its own. It grows out of the habits we accept, the behaviour we encourage, and the standards we set for ourselves over time. We can
Captain Hussain Shafeeq Appointed Managing Director of MPL
Captain Hussain Shafeeq has been appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited. The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board announced the decision on social media, confirming that he will serve as board
Maldives and India Begin Business Engagement Series to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
India and the Maldives are working to set up a Maldives–India Business Council, a new platform aimed at expanding trade, investment and private sector cooperation between the two countries. The proposal was
Maldives Says April Repayments on Track as Government Seeks India Swap Extension
The government says it has met the most critical components of its April 2026 repayment schedule and remains in negotiations with India on extending the USD 400 million currency swap, a key