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
Ooredoo Maldives Reports MVR 172 Million Net Profit for Second Quarter
Ooredoo Maldives recorded a net profit of MVR 172 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to the telecommunications company’s latest financial statement. The figure reflects a 3.9 per cent drop
Shifting Tides in the Atolls: PNC’s Ukulhas Rally and the Reordering of Maldivian Politics
UKULHAS — Long regarded as a formidable stronghold of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), this low-lying island in Alif Alif Atoll played host on Wednesday to a formidable projection of political realignment.
Supply Vessel Sinks in Southern Atolls: Search Underway for Missing Captain, Police Officer, and Soldier
MALÉ — A supply vessel carrying construction aggregates from Laamu Atoll to Gaafu Atoll sank early Thursday morning after taking on water, prompting an intensive search-and-rescue operation for three missing individuals, including a
STELCO to Construct 70-Megawatt Power Plant in Hulhumalé
MALE’ — State Electric Company (STELCO) has decided to build a 70-megawatt power plant in Hulhumalé to address the growing energy demands of the Greater Malé region. Speaking to state media PSM, STELCO
President Muizzu and First Lady Arrive in Ukulhas to Attend SIDS-SAI Symposium
UKULHAS — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived on the island of Ukulhas in Alif Alif Atoll today to grace the inauguration of a symposium gathering audit institutions
President Muizzu Proposes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul and Expert Councils Ahead of Presidential Race
MALÉ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has initiated a bold legislative and institutional restructuring, proposing a constitutional amendment to guarantee reserved parliamentary seats for women and youth alongside the creation of high-level
BML Restructures Executive Team to Accelerate Growth and Deepen Leadership Expertise
MALE’ — In a strategic move designed to reinforce accountability, enhance service delivery, and cultivate versatile leadership, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring of its organizational framework and
Planned Cancer Hospital Relocated to Hulhumalé Under Contractor-Finance Model
MALÉ — A national cancer hospital originally slated for construction in Malé has been officially moved to Hulhumalé Phase 2 and will be developed under a contractor-finance model, health officials have confirmed.
How the Fawra-UPI Integration is Transforming Financial Flows for BML Cunstomers
MALÉ — For thousands of Maldivians navigating medical treatment, higher education, or long-term living arrangements across the subcontinent—as well as the sizeable Indian expatriate population residing in the Maldives—sending money to India
National Engineering Awards Launched Across 10 Categories
MALÉ — The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has officially published the framework for a new national Engineering Award, establishing a ten-category honours system designed to recognise contributions to the country’s