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
Finance Ministry Preparing Cost‑Cutting Plan for President Amid Revenue Loss from Gulf Conflict
The Finance Ministry will submit a detailed plan to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu within a week outlining areas where government expenditure can be reduced and savings can be made, Finance Minister Moosa
ADFD Agrees to Defer USD 100 Million Sukuk Repayment, Says Minister Zameer
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has agreed to defer repayment of a USD 100 million sukuk issued by the Maldivian government, Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer said today.
Government Begins Procurement for Major Gas Storage Expansion to End Recurrent Shortages
STO subsidiary Maldive Gas has begun work to expand the country’s cooking‑gas storage capacity, aiming to build reserves sufficient for two months and 15 days, Finance Minister Moosa Zameer said today. Speaking
BML Working to Open First Overseas Branch in Sri Lanka, Says CEO
The Bank of Maldives (BML) is preparing to open its first overseas branch in neighbouring Sri Lanka, CEO and Managing Director Mohammed Shareef has confirmed. Speaking to state media, Shareef said the
BML Reports Surge in Dollar Sales and Record Lending as Bank Expands National Role
The Bank of Maldives sold 70 per cent more US dollars last year compared to the previous year, CEO and Managing Director Mohammed Shareef has said, describing 2024 as one of the
Government Expands Renewable Energy Targets as Major Projects Advance Nationwide
The government of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sharply raised its renewable‑energy ambitions, increasing the national target from 53 MW to 164 MW in 2024. Officials say the shift reflects the President’s
Government Suspends Foreign Travel as Global Conflict Threatens State Revenue
The government has suspended all non‑essential foreign travel as part of a wider cost‑cutting plan prompted by the economic risks arising from the ongoing regional war, Finance Minister Moosa Zameer said today.
Maldives Condemns Iran’s Regional Strikes, Calls for Immediate De‑escalation at UN Human Rights Council
The Maldives has issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, warning that the escalation threatens regional stability at
Youth Advisory Board Hosts BBQ Gathering as Parties Intensify Outreach Ahead of Packed Election Season
With the Maldives entering one of its busiest political cycles in recent years, the Presidential Youth Advisory Board is hosting a community BBQ in Hulhumalé Phase 2 as part of its effort
Muhtaz Muhsin Challenges Suood’s Critique of Supreme Court Procedure
Former Prosecutor General Muhuthaz Muhsin has sharpened the ongoing debate over the Supreme Court’s handling of the constitutional amendment dispute, arguing that former Justice Husnu Al Suood is criticising a procedural model