President Muizzu to Make Official Visit to Pakistan Next Week
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22,
Government Reaffirms Zero Foreign Control Policy Over Maldivian Territory and EEZ
The Maldivian government declared today that no part of the country’s territory or Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will
Government Rejects “Zionist Settlement” Fears Over Ras Malé Deal as Supreme Court Rejects Legal Challenge
Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has strongly dismissed allegations that the massive Ras Malé development
Satellite Photos Expose MVR 2.9 Million Payout for Demolition of Non-Existent Prison Building
An audit report released by the Auditor General’s Office has revealed that the state disbursed more than MVR 2.9 million
Supreme Court Registrar Rejects Constitutional Challenge Over Ras Malé Land Deal
The Supreme Court Registrar on Sunday rejected a constitutional case filed by lawyer Ali Hussain challenging the government’s agreement to
Historic UN Resolution Takes Effect to Safeguard Statehood and Maritime Rights of Small Island Nations
Implementation has officially begun on a landmark United Nations resolution aimed at protecting the sovereignty and legal rights of small
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Authorities Deregister 28 Foreign Companies Over Local Business Restrictions
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has dissolved 28 foreign businesses registered in sectors newly reserved exclusively for Maldivians. The ministry stated that
Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Male’ Drug Bust
Police have arrested nine Bangladeshi men in Male’ on suspicion of running an active drug sales operation, following a joint intelligence-led raid earlier this
The World’s Most Experienced Diplomat and His Connection to Dhivehi
Every now and then, international geopolitics produces a story that hits close to home in the most surprising way. Recently, amid Western media coverage
The Tax That Cannot Be Paid: How Maldives’ Russian Tourism Dilemma Exposes a Hole in the New TGST Framework
When the People’s Majlis passed amendments last month requiring foreign travel agents and tour operators to register with MIRA and pay tourism goods and
Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has pushed back against a recent newspaper article, disputing the characterisation of Soviet involvement in Afghanistan as a defeat
Maldivians to Enjoy Month-Long Visa-Free Stay in Thailand
Maldivian travelers heading to Thailand will soon enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free entry after the Thai government officially finalized an agreement to
State Pharma Partners with Pakistani Firm to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
State Pharma has signed a distribution agreement with Pakistan-based Hiranis Pharmaceuticals Private Limited to strengthen the supply of high-quality medicines across the Maldives and
Maldivians Facing Unprecedented Poverty Due to Mismanaged Economy, Says Ex-Finance Minister Ameer
Maldivians have fallen into deep poverty and severe financial hardship under the current administration, former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer warned during an opposition Maldivian
Large Delegation of Maldivian Police Officers Departs for Counter-Terrorism Training in China
A delegation of 25 Maldivian police officers has departed for China to participate in a specialized law enforcement and counter-terrorism seminar hosted by the
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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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S7 Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to VIA
Russia’s largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, will start scheduled direct flights to the Maldives on October 30, marking the first time a carrier will
Maldives Clears Final $50 Million of SBI Debt Using SDF
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that the final instalment of a $150 million treasury bill facility taken from the State Bank of India in
Pakistan’s missing athletes: When international sport exposes a sporting system losing its way
For Pakistan, international sporting events are supposed to be stages of national representation. Increasingly, however, they have also exposed a troubling problem away from
PNC Endorses Muizzu for 2028, Aiming to Make Him First President to Win Second Term
The People’s National Congress has formally endorsed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as its candidate for the 2028 presidential election, with delegates at the party’s
Government Seizes 1.3 Tonnes of Drugs in Three Years, Minister Says
The Maldives has seized more than 1.33 tonnes of drugs since the current government took office, with a street value of MVR 1.4 billion,
Too Many Business Graduates, Too Few Engineers: Former MNU Chief Raises Alarm
The former Vice Chancellor of the Maldives National University has raised concern about the proportion of secondary school students choosing business over science, saying
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