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
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
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
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
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
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
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Lawmaker Claims Crossroads Tourism Deal Was Worse Than Ras Malé Plan
Defending the government’s headline land reclamation agenda against mounting political fire, a MDP lawmaker argued that a landmark tourism deal struck under former President
Maldives and China Partner to Showcase Ancient Maritime Silk Road Heritage
Seeking to solidify geopolitical alignment through shared historical narrative, the Maldives and China have agreed to exchange a series of major cultural exhibitions celebrating
Island Councils Retreat to Blunt Bans Over Youth Behaviour
Faced with rising anxieties over youth conduct, local councils across the country have begun taking matters into their own hands, slapping nighttime curfews on
India’s $580M Credit Line: The Engine Behind Ras Malé
MALÉ / MUMBAI — When local headlines in Malé erupted this week over a projected $20 billion luxury waterfront deal with Abu Dhabi’s Eagle
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Enter ‘New Chapter’ of Bilateral Ties, Says President Muizzu
Maldives and Saudi Arabia have officially entered a “completely new chapter” in their bilateral relations, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced last night, reassuring Saudi
Pakistan’s immunisation gap is turning preventable diseases into childhood deaths
In the paediatric wards of Pakistan’s Karachi, diseases that vaccines have prevented for decades are again taking children’s lives. At least 144 children died
Indian E-Commerce Platform Global Dukaan Begins Accepting Maldivian Rufiyaa
Maldivian shoppers buying goods directly from top Indian e-commerce sites can now pay using Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) through Global Dukaan, starting this Friday. The
Maldives Tourism Industry Launches Major CIS Roadshow in Moscow
MOSCOW, Russia — Maldivian tourism authorities and industry representatives launched the “Maldives CIS Region” roadshow in Moscow, kicking off a targeted promotional push across
HDC to Build Modern Bowling Arena and Gaming Arcade at Hulhumalé
A modern bowling arena and gaming arcade will be developed on the vacant plot at Ruhgandu 2 in Hulhumalé Phase 1, an area currently
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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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Maldivian Jails to Meet International Standards Within Five Years, Says Ihusaan
Maldivian prisons will be fully transformed into international-standard rehabilitation centres over the next five years, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said
Jamiyyath Salaf Launches Study into Rasmalé Waterfront Project Amid Growing Concerns
Jamiyyath Salaf has launched a review into the government’s planned “Maldives Waterfront and Marina” project in Rasmalé to address public concerns surrounding the massive
Former President Yameen Appears in Court After Year-Long Halt in Aarah Corruption Case
Former President Abdulla Yameen was brought to court today for a hearing in the V. Aarah graft trial, marking his first appearance in court
Velana International Airport Wins Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Award for 13th Time
Velana International Airport has retained the World Travel Awards title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport 2026, winning the accolade for the 13th time. The
Constitutional Challenge Filed Over 500-Hectare Rasmalé Land Deal
A constitutional case has been filed directly with the Supreme Court seeking to strike down the government’s agreement to hand over 500 hectares of
Shahid Leads Sun Online Poll on MDP’s Strongest 2028 Presidential Candidate
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has received more than half the votes in a Sun Online poll asking which MDP figure would make the
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