Youth

01 Apr, 2026

Youth Advisory Board concludes leadership workshop with 117 participants

The Presidential Youth Advisory Board has concluded its youth leadership workshop with 117 participants under the age of 30, delivering a full day of sessions focused on leadership, political awareness and the

Leaders·News

30 Mar, 2026

President Muizzu steps up call for same day elections, says Maldives needs a cleaner start to governing

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renewed his push to hold the presidential and Majlis elections on the same day, saying the current gap between the two polls weakens every new administration before

Leaders·News

25 Mar, 2026

Youth Advisory Board Hosts BBQ Gathering as Parties Intensify Outreach Ahead of Packed Election Season

With the Maldives entering one of its busiest political cycles in recent years, the Presidential Youth Advisory Board is hosting a community BBQ in Hulhumalé Phase 2 as part of its effort

A State‑Made Criminal

MAAFUSHI, Maldives — In the maximum‑security wing of Maafushi Prison, a man in his fifties lies awake most nights, staring at the fluorescent light that never quite dims. Sleep comes in fragments.

31 Dec, 2025

News

President Sets Ambitious Digital Economy Target, Framing Youth as Central to Reform

MALE’ — In a wide‑ranging address to young people gathered for the National Youth Conference, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu outlined one of the most sweeping digital transformation agendas the Maldives has attempted

26 Dec, 2025

News

Youth Minister and State Minister Awarded Millions in Media Grants Before Scheme Reversal

MALÉ, Maldives — In a swift reversal following public outcry, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts has cancelled its decision to allocate MVR 27.9 million to 18 private media outlets

31 Oct, 2025

News

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

29 Oct, 2025

News

Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships

The unexpected downfall of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal has introduced a layer of unpredictability into the Himalayan nation’s international relations, particularly with Beijing. China’s response has been

20 Sep, 2025

World

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

BRUSSELS — In a packed conference hall at the International Democracy Union (IDU) Forum 2025 Summit, Abdulla Shahid, president of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and former foreign minister, delivered a searing

17 May, 2025

Leaders·News·Politics

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,

03 May, 2025

Leaders·News·Politics

President Expands Commission Probing Suspicious Fall Amid Protests

Male’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expanded the special presidential commission investigating the suspicious fall of Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed, a 21-year-old from a ninth-floor apartment on April 18, according to

29 Apr, 2025

News

Presidential Commission Announced to Investigate the Case of Yumnu Rasheed Amid Growing Public Outcry

Male’, — Under mounting public pressure and five consecutive nights of protests, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu late Saturday announced the formation of a special presidential commission to investigate the case of Hawwa

27 Apr, 2025

News

Yumnu Flown to Malaysia, Family Rallies in Fundraising Effort

Hawa Yumnu Rasheed, who was seriously injured after falling from a building, has been flown to Malaysia for further treatment, after an outpouring of public support helped her family raise additional funds

26 Apr, 2025

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Youth

Youth Advisory Board concludes leadership workshop with 117 participants

President Muizzu steps up call for same day elections, says Maldives needs a cleaner start to governing

Youth Advisory Board Hosts BBQ Gathering as Parties Intensify Outreach Ahead of Packed Election Season

A State‑Made Criminal

President Sets Ambitious Digital Economy Target, Framing Youth as Central to Reform

Youth Minister and State Minister Awarded Millions in Media Grants Before Scheme Reversal

First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee

Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

President Expands Commission Probing Suspicious Fall Amid Protests

Presidential Commission Announced to Investigate the Case of Yumnu Rasheed Amid Growing Public Outcry

Yumnu Flown to Malaysia, Family Rallies in Fundraising Effort

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