Op-Ed

22 Apr, 2026

Minister Muththalib Says Real Estate Is Key to Economic Diversification in New Op-Ed

Dr Abdulla Muththalib, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, has published an op-ed arguing that real estate development is central to building a more diversified and resilient Maldivian economy. He said

Business·News·Op-Ed·Tourism

18 Apr, 2026

Steel Hardware showcases new power tools and marine grade solutions at Build Expo 2026

On the second day of the Maldives Build Expo 2026, Steel Hardware is drawing strong attention with a broadened portfolio that reflects the changing needs of the country’s construction, resort and marine

Photo: Ambassador Kong Xianhua speaking at an event in Malé — Chinese Embassy, Malé

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

15 Apr, 2026

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’ Fiscal Achievement Draws Positive Attention Across International Media

International coverage of the Maldives shifted this week after the government confirmed on 2 April that it had fully settled the USD 500 million Sukuk issued in 2021, along with the final

03 Apr, 2026

Gulf Crisis·Leaders·News·Op-Ed

The New Frontier of Higher Education: Why Maldivian Students Are Turning to Russia

This is a sponsored educational feature created in collaboration with EcoOrder Consultancy. For decades, Maldivian students seeking high‑quality education abroad followed a familiar route towards Western universities. Today, however, the global higher‑education

02 Apr, 2026

Business·News·Op-Ed

Mariya Ahmed Didi speaks to IANS during the Synergia Conclave in Delhi, where her remarks on Maldivians joining foreign conflicts drew renewed scrutiny.

Editorial: Why Revive Old Fears? Mariya Didi’s Remarks Fall Out of Step

At a time when the Middle East is once again unsettled and global powers are navigating fragile alliances, Maldivians abroad are expected to speak with clarity and purpose. Yet former Defence Minister

13 Mar, 2026

News·Op-Ed·Politics

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

Editorial: The Platforms That Preach Democracy Must Also Protect the Young

The bullying of 18‑year‑old table tennis player Umyr Mohamed Muizzu is more than a moment of online cruelty. It is a test of whether the Maldives — and the global platforms that

14 Feb, 2026

News·Op-Ed

South Asia’s Sovereign Outsiders vs. the Managed Democracies

MALE’, Maldives — A friend of mine often says that a barber who has practised his profession for a long time will always follow the same style of haircut. Over the years,

13 Feb, 2026

News·Op-Ed

Iran’s Resilience: A Lesson in Sovereignty Amid Global Pressures

In the volatile theater of Middle East geopolitics, Iran stands as a perennial target of international scrutiny and sanctions. For decades, the Islamic Republic has been portrayed as a rogue state, its

12 Jan, 2026

Op-Ed·World

In the Maldives, the Oldest Parliament in South Asia Marks Its 93rd Year

In the Maldives — the scatter of coral atolls long romanticised as God’s own archipelago — the country’s Parliament marked its 93rd anniversary this week with a shy, almost whispered acknowledgment. No

28 Dec, 2025

About Maldives·MaldivesStyle·News·Op-Ed

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

MALE’, Maldives — The cartoon seemed harmless enough. A dead cow at an altar, drawn in Abdulla Naeem Ibrahim’s loose, unassuming strokes, printed in the morning pages of Afathis. But the timing

20 Sep, 2025

News·Op-Ed·Politics

Op-Ed Beyond Optics: Measuring Triumph by Avoiding Red Flags

MALE’, Maldives — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to the Maldives on Saturday, the nation took stock of a diplomatic moment that quietly reshaped its relationship with

27 Jul, 2025

India-Maldives·Leaders·News·Op-Ed

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