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
Addu City Welcomes First Cruise Liner of the Year
ADDU CITY, Maldives — Addu City has welcomed its first cruise liner of the year, with the MS Island Sky arriving in Hithadhoo carrying 84 tourists and 81 crew members, according to
Visit Maldives Launches ‘Seasonal Summer’ Digital Campaign
Visit Maldives has launched a new digital campaign titled “Seasonal Summer”, aimed at promoting the Maldives as a year‑round destination and encouraging steady tourist arrivals throughout all seasons. The campaign was officially
Tourist Arrivals Rise Eight Per Cent in First Week of February
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by eight per cent in the first week of February compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from the Ministry of Tourism.
MACL Introduces Velana Awards to Honour Airport Partners
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has launched the Velana Awards, a new initiative designed to recognise the key partners of Velana International Airport (VIA) for their role in strengthening transport links, improving
Why Are the Home Minister and Addu Mayor Trading Barbs?
A political clash has erupted between Home Minister Ali Ihusan and Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar, with both men accusing the other of failing the country’s second‑largest city ahead of the local
Mushrif Unveils ‘Greater Addu’ Vision as Critics Note Gaps in Education and Health
ADDU CITY, — With local council elections approaching, Addu City is confronting a pivotal decision: whether to hand the mayoralty to the opposition MDP for a fifth consecutive term or elect a
President Inspects Progress on Boduthakurufaanu Magu Development Project
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday inspected the ongoing second phase of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu Development Project, visiting the section near the fish market on the northern side of the capital. The
PNC Leader Accuses MDP of Policies ‘Alien to Islam’ at Addu Campaign Rally
ADDU CITY, — The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has consistently pursued policies “alien to Islam” and harmful to the country, PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falaah said at a campaign rally
Government Says Practical Work on Addu ICT Hub to Begin Soon
ADDU CITY, — Practical work to establish an information and communications technology hub in Addu City will begin shortly, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said, describing the project as a central pillar of
Hithadhoo Port Positioned as Southern Economic Hub as New Services Launched
ADDU CITY, — Hithadhoo Port is set to become the economic centre of the southern region, the head of Hithadhoo Port Limited (HPL) said on Saturday, as the government inaugurated three major