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
Jetex’s $125 Million Bet on Maldives Luxury Faces Government’s Leisurely Pace
MALÉ, Maldives – At Jetex, a private aviation company redefining luxury travel, the goal is clear: when a flight touches down, guests are whisked to their waiting cars within minutes, with luggage
Maldives Deserves New Voices, Not Recycled Presidents
Why does former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih feel compelled to reclaim the political spotlight? His announcement at a supporters’ banquet to contest the Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) presidential primary thrusts him into
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
President Condemns Attack on Iran’s Sovereignty in Bold Stand
MALE’, Maldives — In a courageous and unequivocal move, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has sharply condemned what he described as an egregious assault on the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran
A Century-Old Hajj Journey from the Maldives: Tracing President Muizzu’s Family Legacy
MALE’, Maldives — In the annals of Maldivian history, a pilgrimage undertaken 97 years ago, in 1346 AH (1927 AD), resonates with spiritual and familial significance for the nation’s leader, President Dr.
A Milestone for Maldives: Indian Honeymooner Marks One Millionth Tourist in Historic Year
VELANA, Maldives — In a vibrant celebration of tourism and sustainability, the Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2025, Kajal Singh and her husband, Indian citizens, who arrived on IndiGo Flight
President Outlines Vision for Sovereignty, Economic Growth, and Regional Stability in an Exclusive Interview
Male’, Maldives –In an exclusive interview with Ceylon Today, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the Maldives’ sovereignty, fostering economic growth, and ensuring the Indian Ocean remains a
President Appoints First Female Chairman of Maldives Airports Company
MALE’, Maldives —Aisha Noorain Janah has been named chairman of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), marking the first time a woman has held this pivotal role in the nation’s aviation sector.
Trump’s Distorted Narrative on South Africa Ignores History, Context and Crime Realities
WASHINGTON — It was meant to be a discussion on trade and minerals. Instead, the Oval Office encounter between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spiraled into
President Champions Bold Tobacco Ban, Signals Robust Will to Tackle National Challenges
MALE’, Maldives — In a decisive move to safeguard public health, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified a groundbreaking amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, instituting a generational ban on tobacco use