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
President Muizzu Opens New Airport in Muli, Paving the Way for Regional Development
MULI, Maldives — On a sunlit Tuesday morning, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stood before a crowd of local leaders and residents on Muli Island to inaugurate a long-awaited airport, a project he
A Digital Dream to Cleanse Corruption: President Muizzu’s Maldives 2.0
In the heart of Malé, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu stood before a crowd of officials, foreign experts, and hopeful citizens. The air buzzed with anticipation at the Barceló Nasandhura Malé, where President
President Urges Muslim World to Spark New Intellectual Renaissance
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — In a visionary discourse at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, the president of the Maldives, accepted an honorary doctorate and called for a bold revival
A New Chapter for Women’s Empowerment in the Maldives
Male’, Maldives — The First Lady, Sajida Mohammed, inaugurated the “Women’s Forum” workshop today, convened by the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, the two-day forum seeks to strengthen the Women’s
Political Parties Stifle Maldives’ Future, Former Minister Claims
Male’ — Umar Naseer, a former home minister, has declared the nation’s political parties a barrier to progress, accusing them of plunging the Maldives into debt and corruption over the past two
Maldivian Trailblazer Named to World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2025
Malé, Maldives — Ayesha Nurain Janah, a prominent Maldivian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been named to the prestigious World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025 — a global recognition
First Lady Sues Opposition Leaders Over Remarks About Her Son
MALÉ, Maldives — First Lady Sajida Mohamed has filed lawsuits against two senior figures in the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, accusing them of violating her 16-year-old son’s dignity through remarks made at
Why Abdulla Shahid Could Be the U.N.’s Boldest Choice Yet
The world teeters on the brink. Conflicts rage, climate disasters escalate, and trust in global institutions erodes. The United Nations, despite its flaws, remains humanity’s last best chance to navigate these turbulent
Maldives Battles Corruption and Economic Strain
MALE’, Maldives — The arrest this week of the Maldives’ immigration controller and several associates has jolted this island nation, casting a harsh light on a government grappling with entrenched corruption and economic
India and Maldives Open Door to Trade in Rupees and Rufiyaa
MUMBAI — The Reserve Bank of India announced on Monday that trade between India and the Maldives can now be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) and Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). This shift could