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.
The Maldives’ Education Edge Is Slipping—And Muizzu Seems Unmoved
The Maldives has long punched above its weight in education, spending 4.58% of its GDP on the sector in 2022—outpacing South Asia’s average of 3.7% and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC)
Ruling Party MP Moves to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Constitutional Case, Sparking Accusations of Power Grab
MALE’, Maldives — A ruling party lawmaker has ignited a political firestorm by introducing a bill to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices, a move critics say is an attempt to
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom: The Architect of Modern Maldives, Half-Written in History
In a historic nod to a towering figure of Maldivian history, a new Dhivehi font inspired by the handwriting of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was unveiled last night, marking a cultural
Long Queues, Lingering Discontent: Maldives’ Ramadan Tuna Giveaway Sparks Public Backlash
MALÉ, Maldives — Beneath the sweltering February sun, Fathima, a resident of Malé, queued for hours, waiting not for luxury but for a government-promised Ramadan gift: a case of 48 cans of
The Maldives’ Unmatched Hospitality Meets Immigration Reality
In the Maldives, hospitality isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of life. For generations, islanders have welcomed strangers with open arms, offering them a place to stay, a meal to share, and
Maldives Celebrates Love on 24/12/24: A Day of Dream Weddings in Paradise
Male, Maldives – The Maldives’ Family Court has announced an unprecedented 52 weddings scheduled for today, December 24, 2024, including 16 ceremonies during office hours and 36 informal ones. The date’s perceived
About Maldives
The Maldives is a small island nation in South Asia, remarkable as the only known civilization to have developed and thrived entirely without a river system—a feat unmatched in the historical record
About Dhivehi Language
Dhivehi, the national language of the Maldives, is a unique Indo‑Aryan tongue spoken across a chain of islands scattered through the Indian Ocean. It carries echoes of Sanskrit, Urdu, Arabic and South
From Fortresses to Firestorms: A Reflection on Maldives’ Government Infrastructure and Accountability
MALÉ, Maldives — In a striking juxtaposition of history and modernity, the legacy of Bodu Rasgefaanu, a Maldivian king who fortified Malé against Portuguese invaders, looms large over the construction industry’s ceremonial
Global Life Expectancy on the Rise, With Maldives Poised for Remarkable Gains
Global life expectancy is steadily increasing, driven by technological advances, better standards of living, and improved healthcare. By 2050, the global average is expected to rise from 73.4 to 77.2 years, but