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27 Jul, 2026

The Egyptian Director Who Found a Muse in the Maldives: Remembering Mohamed Khan

July 26 marked the tenth anniversary of the passing of Mohamed Khan, a luminary of Egyptian cinema whose restless lens captured the soul of a nation. While Khan is celebrated globally for

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26 Jul, 2026

The Quiet Architect of a Nation’s Intellect

MALÉ — In the vast constellation of Maldivian scholarship, few figures shine as brightly—or as steadily—as Ibrahim Rasheed Moosa. On Sunday, as he was bestowed with the Order of the Distinguished Rule

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15 Jul, 2026

Bank of Maldives and SME Digital Unveil MVR 1 Billion Fund for Young Entrepreneurs

MALE ‘— In a strategic push to invigorate the Maldives’ youth-led business sector, the Bank of Maldives (BML) and SME Digital have unveiled a substantial MVR 1 billion financing facility. The initiative,

Kokkomenge Bookset: Maldives Gets Its First Early Childhood Curriculum Built on Islamic Values

MALE’ — The first phase of a comprehensive early childhood curriculum built on Islamic educational principles has been launched in the Maldives, marking what its architects describe as the country’s first foundation-level

04 Jul, 2026

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Supreme Court Deals Blow to Prosecutors in Yameen Corruption Retrial

MALÉ, Maldives — The Supreme Court has dealt a significant blow to state prosecutors, upholding the High Court’s decision to permanently exclude critical evidence from the retrial of former President Abdulla Yameen

01 Jul, 2026

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Four Maldivian Students Win Places at United World Colleges Across Three Continents

MALE’ — Four Maldivian students will leave home this year to begin two-year international programmes at United World Colleges in Japan, Armenia, Eswatini and the United States, selected through a scholarship programme

23 Jun, 2026

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Finance Minister Moosa Zameer Resigns Unexpectedly

MALE’ — Moosa Zameer resigned as Minister of Finance on Monday, submitting his letter to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu without public explanation. The reasons behind his departure remain unclear. Zameer was among

08 Jun, 2026

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Beyond the Vote: The Disciplinary Path Ahead for Nazim and the Political Cost for the Ruling Party

The no-confidence motion against Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim is, in procedural terms, straightforward. The PNC has the numbers. The committee meets today. The vote follows. Nazim loses the post. That part is

20 May, 2026

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Maldives Gets a New Bank as Noorain Janah Leads Premier Bank to Full Operating Licence

The Maldives Monetary Authority has granted a full banking licence and operational approval to Maldives Premier Bank Pvt Ltd, clearing the way for the country’s newest commercial bank to begin operations. The

19 May, 2026

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PNC Turns on Its Own Deputy Speaker as Party Discipline and Parliamentary Seats Hang in the Balance

The ruling People’s National Congress submitted a motion to remove Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim from office to the People’s Majlis on Thursday, after the party’s parliamentary group collected the required signatures to

14 May, 2026

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PNC’s Ahmed Nazim Removed from Party WhatsApp Group as Parliament Fails Quorum Twice

Ahmed Nazim, Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis and a senior member of the ruling People’s National Congress, was removed from the PNC parliamentary group’s WhatsApp group on Wednesday, in what political

13 May, 2026

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President Muizzu Uses Colombo Visit to Recast Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties as a People Centred, Ocean Linked Partnership

During his two major public appearances in Colombo, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu presented a carefully layered message that blended sentiment, strategy, and regional positioning. The State Banquet speech offered emotional depth and

05 May, 2026

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The Maldives and the Culture of Slander

The sudden national uproar over Qazf, triggered by a documentary aired during the local council election on 29 March 2026, reveals a deeper malaise in Maldivian society. The debate shows how political

28 Apr, 2026

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The Egyptian Director Who Found a Muse in the Maldives: Remembering Mohamed Khan

The Quiet Architect of a Nation’s Intellect

Bank of Maldives and SME Digital Unveil MVR 1 Billion Fund for Young Entrepreneurs

Kokkomenge Bookset: Maldives Gets Its First Early Childhood Curriculum Built on Islamic Values

Supreme Court Deals Blow to Prosecutors in Yameen Corruption Retrial

Four Maldivian Students Win Places at United World Colleges Across Three Continents

Finance Minister Moosa Zameer Resigns Unexpectedly

Beyond the Vote: The Disciplinary Path Ahead for Nazim and the Political Cost for the Ruling Party

Maldives Gets a New Bank as Noorain Janah Leads Premier Bank to Full Operating Licence

PNC Turns on Its Own Deputy Speaker as Party Discipline and Parliamentary Seats Hang in the Balance

PNC’s Ahmed Nazim Removed from Party WhatsApp Group as Parliament Fails Quorum Twice

President Muizzu Uses Colombo Visit to Recast Maldives–Sri Lanka Ties as a People Centred, Ocean Linked Partnership

The Maldives and the Culture of Slander

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