Leaders

17 Mar, 2026

Childcare Time-Off Extended to Two Years as First Lady Welcomes Landmark Amendment

The Maldives has taken a significant step in strengthening protections for working mothers, following the ratification of the Ninth Amendment to the Employment Act. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu approved the amendment on

Leaders·News

13 Mar, 2026

MP Shujau Praises President Muizzu’s Record as Mayor at Council Election Launch

The campaign booth for the Hulhumalé South constituency in the upcoming Local Council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections was officially opened tonight by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed. The event was attended

Leaders·News

11 Mar, 2026

Shihab’s Statesmanlike Voice Backs a Unified Election — A View Rooted in Experience and National Prudence

In every political era, there are a few figures whose words carry weight not because of party colours, but because of the depth of their experience. Mohamed Shihab is one of them

MDA Backs Government Plan to Hold Two Elections on the Same Day

The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) has backed the government’s plan to hold the presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day. In a statement issued today, the party said it welcomed President

10 Mar, 2026

Leaders·News

Alaika launches “Do You Know Alaika?” quiz as part of Malé WDC campaign

When most political campaigns in Malé rely on rallies, door‑to‑door visits or evening gatherings, PNC candidate Al‑Ustaza Aishath Alaika Adnan has chosen something different. At 10:30pm on Monday, 9 March, at the

10 Mar, 2026

Leaders·News

President Muizzu Accuses Former Government of ‘Treason’ Over Maritime Loss

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has accused the former MDP government of committing what he described as the highest degree of treason by taking actions that led to the loss of part of

08 Mar, 2026

Leaders·News

New housing drive aims to ease land pressure in the Malé region

The government has launched its most extensive housing push in years, moving to ease long‑standing land shortages in the Malé region through new affordable flats, major land‑allocation schemes and large‑scale reclamation in

04 Mar, 2026

Leaders·News

Government Moves to Protect Economy and Supply Chain as President Muizzu Convenes Crisis Response Committee

MALE’, Maldives — In a proactive move to insulate the Maldives from global volatility, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has convened a high‑level ministerial committee to safeguard the Maldivian economy against intensifying unrest

01 Mar, 2026

Gulf Crisis·Leaders·News

Editorial: A Rift That Mauritius Escalated — And Did So Recklessly

The suspension of diplomatic relations between Mauritius and the Maldives is more than an overreaction; it is a revealing display of how Port Louis allows symbolism to eclipse strategy. Rather than responding

27 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News·Op-Ed·Politics·World

As Ramadan Progresses, New Mosques Open — and a Case Emerges for Greener Worship Spaces

With the start of Ramadan, fifteen mosques have now been opened for worship, and the Islamic Minister says the number will reach nineteen before the month ends. As part of the preparations

20 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News

The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry

In global governance, there’s a familiar irony: the countries with the most power often stumble over the most basic administrative tasks. While the United States grapples with a fractured, chaotic system of

18 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News·World

Maldives Signals High‑Level Engagement as President Muizzu Heads to Bangladesh

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed Malé on Monday evening for an official visit to Bangladesh, a trip that reflects the Maldives’ commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties — and offers a clear

16 Feb, 2026

Leaders·News

Is the Mamigili Tycoon Still Relevant?

In the Maldives’ shifting political landscape, few figures have commanded the kind of enduring influence Gasim Ibrahim once wielded. For decades, the business magnate and leader of the Jumhooree Party (JP) has

14 Feb, 2026

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Childcare Time-Off Extended to Two Years as First Lady Welcomes Landmark Amendment

MP Shujau Praises President Muizzu’s Record as Mayor at Council Election Launch

Shihab’s Statesmanlike Voice Backs a Unified Election — A View Rooted in Experience and National Prudence

MDA Backs Government Plan to Hold Two Elections on the Same Day

Alaika launches “Do You Know Alaika?” quiz as part of Malé WDC campaign

President Muizzu Accuses Former Government of ‘Treason’ Over Maritime Loss

New housing drive aims to ease land pressure in the Malé region

Government Moves to Protect Economy and Supply Chain as President Muizzu Convenes Crisis Response Committee

Editorial: A Rift That Mauritius Escalated — And Did So Recklessly

As Ramadan Progresses, New Mosques Open — and a Case Emerges for Greener Worship Spaces

The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry

Maldives Signals High‑Level Engagement as President Muizzu Heads to Bangladesh

Is the Mamigili Tycoon Still Relevant?

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