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
A Diplomatic Reading of China’s Governance Model Through Maldivian Democratic Realities
Ambassador Kong Xianhua’s contribution to the Maldivian media landscape is a welcome gesture of engagement. It offers Maldivian readers a window into how China articulates and understands its own governance model. The
Maldives Tells UK It Will Not Accept Chagos Transfer to Mauritius
The Maldives has formally notified the United Kingdom that it does not recognise the planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, escalating a dispute that now risks moving into international courts.
Breakthrough procedure puts Ungoofaaru Hospital in the spotlight
When a regional hospital in the Maldives performs a complex advanced medical procedure, it becomes news. This is the story of Ungoofaaru Hospital. Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital has carried out a complex hysteroscopic
From One Muizzu to Another: The Last Fatimid Trace in Malé May Fall
For close to a century, the Bandaara Mosque has stood quietly at the northern edge of Malé, its pale walls and pointed arches carrying a story most Maldivians no longer remember. Soon,
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
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
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
Domestic Flights Shift to Expanded Terminal as VIA Boosts Capacity
Velana International Airport has significantly expanded its domestic flight capacity, moving operations into the former international terminal and increasing the number of check‑in counters to 27. The handover was marked at a
Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case
The Maldives has moved to reassert its long‑standing maritime position in the Indian Ocean, with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally withdrawing a 2022 letter that had shifted the country’s stance in favour
A STATESMAN OF THE CLASSROOM: DR. ZAHIR HUSSAIN’S LONG ARC OF SERVICE
At a quiet hour in Malé, Dr. Mohammed Zahir Hussain walked into the President’s Office with the composed ease of a man who has spent half a century in the service of
New Airport Project in Dhihdhoo Begins With Arrival of Mega Dredger
DHIHDHOO, Maldives — In a country that has built more airports than any other small island developing state, the start of dredging for the new Dhihdhoo Airport carried a sense of national
A Real Estate Dream Turns to Ruin as Court Hands Down Century-Spanning Sentences
Malé, Maldives — The courtroom was silent when Judge Nadeem began reading the numbers. They came in clusters — 44 counts, 46 counts, 368 years, 15 years — a cascade of figures