Is Nasheed Irreligious, or Just a Liberal Muslim in a Society That Has Conflated the Two?
The label follows him everywhere. Laadheenee. Irreligious. Secular. In the Maldives, where politics and Islam are inseparable, it
HIV Cases in Maldives Rise as Officials Report Eleven New Infections
MALE’ — The Maldives has recorded 11 new cases of HIV/AIDS over the past two years, data released
Erased by the Ocean: The Man Lost for Half a Century to an Island That No Longer Exists
In the Maldives, the ocean does not merely surround life; it swallows it whole. For generations, men in the southern
Why the Opposition Is Moving to Oust the Economic Minister?
MALE’ — A worsening foreign exchange shortage, lavish state expenditure, and a string of stalled megaprojects have prompted the opposition Maldivian
Maldives-Turkey Trade Pact Comes Into Force
MALE’ — A bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement between the Maldives and Turkey officially took effect on Saturday, marking a key
Maldives Opens Door to Fish Exports to Turkey as Trade Deal Takes Effect
MALE’ — The Maldives has secured direct access for its seafood products into Turkey’s vast consumer market following the official
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New Legislation Targets Overhaul of Leasing Uninhabited Islands and Lagoons
In a significant move to formalise the management of the nation’s vast natural assets, the government has introduced a comprehensive “Uninhabited Islands and Lagoons
The Curtains Close: A Cancelled Concert and the Culture Wars of the Maldives
“This is not a country for a select few; it belongs to all Maldivians,” former President Mohamed Nasheed wrote on X today, his words
The Vanishing Vault: How $30,000 Disappeared Under Police Protection
It was 2019. During the course of a criminal investigation, police seized $30,000 (MVR 462,600). It was supposed to be a straightforward matter of
Deputy Speaker Urges Lawmakers to Focus on Substance Over Rhetoric
MALÉ, — The Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Ahmed Saleem, urged lawmakers on Wednesday to engage in more rigorous, substance-driven debate on proposed
Opposition Criticises Government Appointments and Retrenchments as ‘Corruption’
MALE’ — Allegations of administrative overreach and political retribution have dominated today’s sessions of the People’s Majlis, as opposition lawmakers mounted a fierce critique
The Perilous Myth of a ‘Finished’ Parliament
In a startling display of institutional myopia, Deputy Speaker of the People’s Majlis, Ahmed Saleem, recently suggested that as the Maldivian Parliament approaches its
Deputy Speaker Dismisses Legislative Backlog, Claims Nation’s ‘Core Laws’ are Complete
MALÉ — As the People’s Majlis nears its centenary, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem has moved to quell criticism regarding the legislative body’s recent inactivity,
State Pharma Raises Alarm Over Critical Shortage of Local Pharmacists
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Maldives and India Link Digital Payment Systems to Boost Cross-Border Trade
MALE’ — The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has officially linked the country’s instant payment system, Favara, with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launching a
First Maldivian Takes the Helm at Asian Bankers Association
MALE’ — In a milestone for the nation’s financial sector, Mohamed Shareef, chief executive and managing director of the Bank of Maldives, has been
Squalls and Heavy Seas Batter Maldives, Leaving Two Missing and Causing Widespread Maritime and Flight Disruptions
MALE’ — A severe Southwest Monsoon weather system battered much of the Maldives on Friday, triggering dangerous maritime accidents, flight diversions at the nation’s
Bank of Maldives Posts $84 Million First-Half Net Profit as Foreign Exchange Demand Soars
MALE’, — Bank of Maldives (BML) reported a robust financial performance for the first half of 2026, delivering a net profit after tax of
Reduced to a Parliamentary Minority, MDP Demands Answers—and Recovers Its Edge
MALE’, — Having twice held the reins of executive power and once commanded a sweeping majority in Parliament, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) now
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