Maldives Marks 38th Victory Day as Nation Honours Fallen Heroes of 1988 Coup Attempt
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed led national observances on Tuesday to mark the 38th
‘Our Family Stands Firmly By Him’: Son Defends Abdulla Shahid Following Arrest
Defending his father’s integrity amidst mounting controversy, Yameen Shahid declared that his family stands firmly behind Abdulla Shahid,
Maldives Awards Chinese Firm Contract to Build 15-Storey Military Facility
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to a Chinese engineering firm to construct a 15-storey integrated accommodation and
President Establishes Special Commission to Investigate Maldives’ Actions in ITLOS Maritime Boundary Case
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established a presidential commission of inquiry to investigate the actions of former MDP government officials
How a Maldivian Luxury Development Sparked an International Digital Feud
What began as a fierce domestic debate over real estate and land rights in the Indian Ocean has rapidly spilled
Modernising the Horizon: A Digital Vessel for the Indian Ocean’s Steward
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Bank of Maldives Named Among World’s Best-Performing Banks by Forbes
The country’s largest financial institution, Bank of Maldives (BML), has earned a place on the prestigious “World’s Top Performing Banks 2026” list compiled by
Velana International Airport Nominated for Two Major World Travel Awards
Velana International Airport (VIA), operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), has secured nominations in two major categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards
Government Reserves One-Third of Hajj Quota for Elderly Pilgrims
The government has decided to allocate one-third of the country’s official Hajj quota to pilgrims aged 70 and above who have been on the
Kulhudhuffushi Launches ‘Manas Hub’ to Pioneer Proactive Mental Healthcare
A dedicated community mental health facility, designed to intervene before psychological distress escalates into acute illness, has officially opened in Kulhudhuffushi City, Haa Dhaalu
Driver Believed to Be in Police Custody Causes Horrific Crash
A high-speed, wrong-way motorcycle crash in Hulhumalé late Wednesday night has triggered public outrage after it emerged that the driver was meant to be
US lawmakers turn up pressure on DHS over Chinese forced-labour imports
A popular toy has become an unlikely symbol in a much larger American debate over Chinese supply chains, forced labour and the limits of
Helpline “1677” Logs Over 23,000 Calls in Push for Mental Health Support
The national mental health helpline, “1677,” has recorded more than 23,000 calls since its launch in 2024, according to the Ministry of Health, Family
A Political Gesture: Indian Contractor Congratulates Modi in MM Media
On digital news outlets aligned with President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, Indian infrastructure giant Afcons Infrastructure recently ran a full-width advertisement congratulating Prime Minister Narendra
A Dubai Billionaire’s Grand Entrance Masks a Fragile Deal in the Maldives
When Mohamed Alabbar, the Emirati property tycoon whose Eagle Hills firm helped shape Dubai’s skyline with the Burj Khalifa, swept into Malé in theatrical
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Maldives Awards Chinese Firm Contract to Build 15-Storey Military Facility
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to a Chinese engineering firm to construct a 15-storey integrated accommodation and logistics complex at the
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Opposition launches “Maldivian Land for Maldivians” campaign against Rasmalé lease
Opposition figures have officially launched a national campaign dubbed “Maldivian Land for Maldivians” to protest the government’s decision to lease land in the Rasmalé
Government refuses to meet Sheikh Imran over Rasmalé project, calls him untrustworthy
The government will not hold any discussions with former Home Minister Sheikh Imran Abdulla regarding the Rasmalé project, branding him untrustworthy, the President’s Office
Governance must respect decentralisation and local council power, says former VP Faisal Naseem
Governance in the Maldives must give full space to the powers granted to local councils under a decentralised system, presidential hopeful and MDP primary
Stopping Rasmalé project is a religious obligation, says Ilmveringe Gulhun research
Stopping the Rasmalé project in its current form and reviewing the government’s decision to hand it over to Eagle Hills is a religious obligation,
Nine arrested as police raid ten homes in Rasdhoo drug bust
Nine people, including eight Maldivians and a foreign national, have been arrested following a joint counter-narcotics operation that targeted ten houses in AA. Rasdhoo.
Eagle Hills Rasmalé development structured under private proposal rules, says Minister
The mega-development project in Rasmalé by UAE-based Eagle Hills is proceeding as a private sector initiated proposal under the Public-Private Partnership framework, Infrastructure Minister
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