President Muizzu’s Calculated Gamble Reshapes the Political Map
In the slow burn rhythm of Maldivian politics, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pulled off a move that few in his own camp fully believed in when he first floated it. His
The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry
In global governance, there’s a familiar irony: the countries with the most power often stumble over the most basic administrative tasks. While the United States grapples with a fractured, chaotic system of
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Named Among Global Health Pioneers in TIME100 Health 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been named to the TIME100 Health list for 2026, an annual selection of the world’s most influential figures transforming global well-being. The recognition comes as the Maldives
In Henveiru, President Muizzu Confronts Questions of Power, Housing, and Reform
MALÉ, Maldives — The hall of Kalaafaanu School was crowded last night, as President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu arrived to meet with residents of Henveiru ward. It was the latest stop in a
Maldives Accelerates Ambitious Land-Reclamation Project to Ease Housing Crunch and Combat Rising Seas
MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced this week that one of the world’s largest dredgers has begun intensive land-reclamation work on Rasmale, a planned 1,009-hectare net-zero eco-city the government is
Majlis Committee Moves to Suspend Police Chief Amid Corruption Scandal
Malé, Maldives — In a rare move, the Finance Committee of the People’s Majlis has approved the suspension of Police Commissioner Ismail Naveen and six senior officers, citing alleged corruption tied to
Maldives Moves to Cut Privileges for Former Presidents and Vice Presidents
MALÉ, Maldives — Parliament began debate this week on a government‑backed amendment to the Former Presidents’ Allowances and Protection Act, a measure that would sharply reduce the benefits granted to past leaders
Amid Island-Hopping Campaign Trail, President Skips a Global Spotlight — Again
DOHA, Qatar — In the gleaming halls of the Qatar National Convention Centre, where world leaders gathered beneath crystal chandeliers to renew a 30-year-old promise of social justice, one absence stood out.
First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee
MALE’, Maldives —First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Tuesday implored young Maldivians to channel their innate talents into practical skills, warning that true national progress hinges on “minds and hands” sharpened by discipline
A Rare Day of Political Plurality in the Maldives as Three Presidents Take to the Field
MALÉ, Maldives — On Monday, an unusual political spectacle unfolded across the Maldives as three presidents — the current leader and two former heads of state — fanned out to different regions,
Maldives Assumes Chairpersonship of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Asia Region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Maldives has been elected as the new Chair of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia Region for the next three years. The decision was made during the CPA
President Lauds China’s Rise and Enduring Ties in National Day Address
MALÉ, Maldives — In a heartfelt tribute to a steadfast ally, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu celebrated China’s ascent from postwar struggles to global prominence on Monday, offering congratulations ahead of the People’s
Sharjah’s Silver Jubilee Story telling Forum Celebrates Global Narratives with Maldives as Guest of Honor
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The 25th Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF), organized by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, concluded its silver jubilee edition on September 26, 2025, under the evocative theme “Travelers’