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Seeking legal clarity on Rasmale’ and the Maldives Pearl Residency Programme: Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Mohamed Shifau and senior leadership meet with Attorney General Ahmed Usham. File Photo: Adhaalath Party / Facebook

15 Nov, 2026

Red Lines and Open Valves: Inside Adhaalath’s November Political Gamble

On 10 November 2026, the Adhaalath Party drew a hard line. In a formal resolution targeting international real estate projects—a clear nod to the government’s flagship Rasmale’ development—the party warned that letting

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14 Nov, 2026

To Curb a Perceived Decline in Civility, the Maldives Looks to Tradition

Concerned that rapid social change is eroding the island nation’s traditional etiquette and sense of community, the Maldives has turned to a state-backed campaign to bring back old-fashioned manners. On Saturday evening,

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14 Nov, 2026

Opposition Rallies in Malé Against Land Deal With Emirati Developer

Hundreds of people gathered at Artificial Beach in Malé on Friday night to protest the government’s decision to give 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Rasmalé to Eagle Hills, an Emirati developer.

Maldives Bar Council Declares 5th Amendment to Courts Act Unconstitutional

The Bar Council of Maldives has raised serious legal and constitutional concerns over the recent passage of the 5th Amendment Bill to the Courts of Maldives Act (Act No. 22/2010). Passed on

27 Feb, 2025

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A Rift in the Ranks: Azaan Defies Party Whip on Supreme Court Vote

President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu made it clear: loyalty to the party line is non-negotiable. But for Ahmed Azaan, the member of Parliament from Hithadhoo Central, that line blurred when he refused to

26 Feb, 2025

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Maldives’ High Drama: Justices Dumped, Supreme Court Now a Ghost Chamber?

MALE’, Maldives — Theemuge, the unassuming building that houses the Maldives’ Supreme Court, has only one hall for hearings, a modest space where the weight of justice is meant to settle. On

26 Feb, 2025

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Maldives Parliament Passes Controversial Bill to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Heated Debate

MALE’, Maldives — The government’s bill to remove two Supreme Court justices and reduce the number of justices from seven to five passed today in a dramatic vote on the Majlis floor,

25 Feb, 2025

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Deputy Speaker Slams Supreme Court for Political Meddling as Bill Aims to Slash Justices

MALE’, Maldives — The Supreme Court is meddling in politics and handing down politically charged rulings, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim declared in a fiery speech to the Majlis on Tuesday, as lawmakers

25 Feb, 2025

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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

24 Feb, 2025

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Ramadan Relief: Discounts on Bills and Fish Cans Return, President Promises

KUDAHUVADHOO, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced last night that discounts on electricity and water bills will continue this Ramadan, framing them as a seasonal gift to the people, just as

24 Feb, 2025

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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

21 Feb, 2025

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MPs Go Back to School—But Can They Keep Up?

In a curious twist of Maldivian politics, the Speaker of Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, and 16 MPs will soon be sitting in classrooms as students, pursuing a three-year degree in Sharia and

18 Feb, 2025

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Lawmakers Decry Ministers’ Silence as Calls Go Unanswered

MALE’, Maldives — Lawmakers are growing frustrated with what they say is a lack of responsiveness from cabinet ministers, raising concerns about communication between the Parliament and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration.

18 Feb, 2025

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Politics - Page 21

Red Lines and Open Valves: Inside Adhaalath’s November Political Gamble

To Curb a Perceived Decline in Civility, the Maldives Looks to Tradition

Opposition Rallies in Malé Against Land Deal With Emirati Developer

Maldives Bar Council Declares 5th Amendment to Courts Act Unconstitutional

A Rift in the Ranks: Azaan Defies Party Whip on Supreme Court Vote

Maldives’ High Drama: Justices Dumped, Supreme Court Now a Ghost Chamber?

Maldives Parliament Passes Controversial Bill to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Heated Debate

Deputy Speaker Slams Supreme Court for Political Meddling as Bill Aims to Slash Justices

Ruling Party MP Moves to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Constitutional Case, Sparking Accusations of Power Grab

Ramadan Relief: Discounts on Bills and Fish Cans Return, President Promises

Long Queues, Lingering Discontent: Maldives’ Ramadan Tuna Giveaway Sparks Public Backlash

MPs Go Back to School—But Can They Keep Up?

Lawmakers Decry Ministers’ Silence as Calls Go Unanswered

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