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Maldives’ Ambassador to the UAE, Mohammed Hussain Sharif, during his visit to the Sharjah Institute for Heritage.

From Atolls to Arabia: Maldives’ Storytelling Heritage Lands in Sharjah

MALE’, Maldives — Adam Naseer Ibrahim, the Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, departed Sunday for Sharjah to attend the 25th edition of the Sharjah Narrators Forum, a gathering that has
21 Sep, 2025
Image: The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts — the office now at the centre of the Maldives’ debate over “medias” and press freedom.

In the Maldives, ‘Medias’ Multiply as the Debate on Press Freedom Heats Up

MALE’, Maldives — The Ministry tasked with overseeing the nation’s information ecosystem has a curious mandate. On its English-language website, the mandate section reads like a bureaucratic shrug: “Mandate The current mandate
16 Sep, 2025

Three Strikes Against the Press in the Maldives

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives marked Democracy Day with three incidents that underscored the mounting pressure on press freedom, even as journalists protested a contentious bill they say could throttle independent reporting.
16 Sep, 2025
Image courtesy of PSM. Representative image.

China’s Island-Building Devastates South China Sea Reefs

The Maldives, a nation intricately tied to its coral reefs for tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection, understands the complex balance between development and environmental preservation. Like many coastal nations, the Maldives has
11 Sep, 2025
On October 17, 2010, President Mohamed Nasheed inaugurated the new Maldives Post Building and launched its cargo services at a special ceremony, attended by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. The event also marked the release of a new stamp set themed on climate change to raise awareness, unveiled by Sharma. In his remarks, Nasheed celebrated the postal service as one of the nation's oldest institutions, highlighting its many historic achievements.

An Institutional History Told in Stamps: The Maldives Postal Service

The Maldives postal service, an institution that has long been a vital thread in the nation’s fabric, was honored by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on World Post Day. “The post has provided
09 Sep, 2025
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