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16 Aug, 2026

Shahid Thanks Addu Supporters as Campaign Trail Heats Up Following Primary Announcement

Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has extended his gratitude to the residents of Addu City after wrapping up a tour of the southern atoll, following his announcement to contest the Maldivian Democratic

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16 Aug, 2026

Indian Woman Remanded for 30 Days After 2.4kg Drug Bust at VIA

An Indian woman caught trying to smuggle over two kilograms of narcotics into Velana International Airport (VIA) has been remanded in custody for 30 days by the Criminal Court. The suspect, identified

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16 Aug, 2026

Shammoon Hameed Tops President’s List Sent to Majlis for HRCM Slot

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has submitted a prioritized list of nominees to Majlis for an upcoming vacancy at the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM), placing Shammoon Hameed at the top.

Criminal Court Prepares to Resume Yameen’s Aarah Trial After Supreme Court Ruling

MALÉ — Hearings in the high-profile corruption trial against former President Abdulla Yameen are set to resume next month at the Criminal Court, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court that

22 Jul, 2026

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Government Must Come to the Table to Prevent Economic Collapse: Fayyaz

MALÉ — Former Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, has called on the administration to engage in dialogue with all political parties, warning that urgent cooperation is required to

22 Jul, 2026

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Pharmacy Bills Absorb Over 60 Percent of Aasandha Healthcare Budget

MALÉ — Pharmacy bills continue to account for the lion’s share of expenditures under the Aasandha national health insurance scheme, consuming more than 60 percent of the total pharmacy and medical outlays

22 Jul, 2026

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Former Finance Minister Accuses Government of Backdoor Money Printing Amid Rising Deficit Concerns

MALÉ — Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has launched a sharp critique of the current administration, accusing it of printing 6.2 billion Rufiyaa through a “backdoor” mechanism in direct violation of the

22 Jul, 2026

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Greater Malé Mobility Zone and Master Plan Unveiled to Curb Vehicle Congestion

MALÉ — The government has initiated a sweeping effort to resolve chronic traffic gridlock and parking shortages in the Malé region by designating the area as a controlled vehicle registration zone under

22 Jul, 2026

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Naifaru Completes 45-Hectare Land Reclamation Project to Ease Space Constraints

NAIFARU, Lhaviyani Atoll — Land reclamation work in the island of Naifaru has officially concluded, adding 45 hectares of new land to the densely populated urban center, according to state contractors and

22 Jul, 2026

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Helicopter Service Agreement to Be Finalized Next Month to Enhance Medevacs and Tourism

MALÉ — The government is slated to sign an official agreement next month to introduce commercial helicopter services in the Maldives, aiming to bridge critical gaps in round-the-clock transport, emergency medical evacuations,

22 Jul, 2026

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From Gazi Building to Velana Building, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom spearheaded the development of government complexes—an initiative unmatched by any subsequent administration.

State Cuts Pay and Allowances for Permanent Secretaries and Council SGs

MALÉ — The National Pay Commission has ordered a reduction in salaries and allowances for ministry Permanent Secretaries and local council Secretary Generals, effective from next month, as part of a wider

22 Jul, 2026

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How a Drug Bust Highlights Customs Vigilance in the Southern Border

GAN, Addu Atoll — The two passengers walked out of the arrival terminal at Gan International Airport looking like ordinary travelers stepping off a routine flight from India. Hidden inside their luggage,

22 Jul, 2026

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To Diversify Tourism, Maldives Secures Direct Air Pact With Ethiopia

MALE’, — In a bid to diversify its tourism footprint beyond traditional European and Asian source markets, the Maldives signed a landmark bilateral air services agreement on Tuesday with Ethiopia, paving the

21 Jul, 2026

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Shahid Thanks Addu Supporters as Campaign Trail Heats Up Following Primary Announcement

Indian Woman Remanded for 30 Days After 2.4kg Drug Bust at VIA

Shammoon Hameed Tops President’s List Sent to Majlis for HRCM Slot

Criminal Court Prepares to Resume Yameen’s Aarah Trial After Supreme Court Ruling

Government Must Come to the Table to Prevent Economic Collapse: Fayyaz

Pharmacy Bills Absorb Over 60 Percent of Aasandha Healthcare Budget

Former Finance Minister Accuses Government of Backdoor Money Printing Amid Rising Deficit Concerns

Greater Malé Mobility Zone and Master Plan Unveiled to Curb Vehicle Congestion

Naifaru Completes 45-Hectare Land Reclamation Project to Ease Space Constraints

Helicopter Service Agreement to Be Finalized Next Month to Enhance Medevacs and Tourism

State Cuts Pay and Allowances for Permanent Secretaries and Council SGs

How a Drug Bust Highlights Customs Vigilance in the Southern Border

To Diversify Tourism, Maldives Secures Direct Air Pact With Ethiopia

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