Maldives Rules Out Foreign Oversight of Its Waters as Nasheed Urges Closer Ties With India
The government’s statement on Wednesday did not mention India, China or any individual. It did not need to.
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 ever be
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
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Three-Year Medium-Term Budget Planning Begins
MALE’ — The Ministry of Finance and Treasury has officially commenced the formulation of the country’s medium-term budget, covering the fiscal cycle from 2027
Six Children Depart for India for Life-Saving Bone Marrow Transplants Funded by Zakat
MALE’ — In a significant humanitarian effort, six children diagnosed with thalassemia have departed for India to undergo bone marrow transplant surgeries. The complex,
Discrepancies Emerge as Officials Tout Improved Dollar Access
MALE ‘— A sharp divide has emerged between the government’s narrative regarding foreign currency liquidity and the practical realities faced by the Maldivian business
State Payroll Expenditure Surges by 10 Per Cent Amid Rising Fiscal Pressures
MALE’ — The government’s expenditure on state employee salaries and benefits has continued its upward trajectory, reaching MVR 8 billion for the first half
The Shadow of the Socialist: Why India Forgot the Man Who Toppled a Prime Minister
NEW DELHI — In the bustling, sun-baked sprawl of modern India, the name Jayaprakash Narayan—or simply “JP,” as he is etched into the fading
Revenue from Airport Fees and Departure Taxes Climbs
MALE’ — The country has recorded a significant uptick in state revenue collected from aviation-related levies during the first half of the year, underscoring
Maldives Population Surpasses 590,000, New Data Reveals
MALE’ — The Maldives’ population has reached an estimated 590,079, according to the latest figures released by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) in
Expatriate Male Workforce Outnumbers Local Counterparts in Key Demographic
MALE ‘— A definitive shift in the Maldivian labour landscape has been confirmed, as new data from the Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) reveals
The ‘Tuition Trap’: A Growing Crisis in Maldivian Education
MALE ‘— For thousands of students across the country, the school bell does not signal the end of the academic day; it merely marks
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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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Minister Saeed Hits Back at Opposition Over Living Costs and Planned Protests
MALÉ — Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has strongly dismissed opposition claims regarding surging living costs and inflation, accusing the Maldivian Democratic
600 Excess Staff at Port Enterprise Drain MVR 20 Million Monthly, Senior MP Warns
MALÉ — Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is carrying at least 600 staff beyond its operational requirements, squandering more than 20 million Rufiyaa every month,
Fostering a Patriotic and Cohesive Society Is a Core Priority, Education Minister Says
MALÉ — Building a happy, cohesive society rooted in deep patriotic love remains a cornerstone of government policy, Minister of Education Dr Ismail Shafeeu
Divert Vehicle Fees from City Council to Treasury, Minister Urges
MALÉ — Despite collecting substantial annual revenue, the Malé City Council lacks the capacity to maintain and repair the capital’s roads, Minister of Construction
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 has become the most potent weapon
State Revenue Climbs to MVR 24.1 Billion, Driven by Strong Tax Receipts
MALE’ — The Maldives’ state revenue, including grants, rose by 10.9 per cent to reach MVR 24.1 billion by 23 July 2026, according to
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