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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with members of the Maafaru Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and heads of several local institutions to discuss the island’s most pressing development needs. The meeting took place at the Maafaru branch of Fenaka Corporation. During the...
In a crucial effort to address a significant national concern, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has revealed a groundbreaking MVR 1 billion housing initiative scheduled to begin next year, underscoring his administration’s dedication to providing affordable housing options for every Maldivian. During...
In a historic diplomatic milestone, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26, 2025. This is Modi’s first visit to the Maldives since beginning his third term, and it comes at the special invitation of President...
His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the Maldives–UK Business Forum held in London this evening. This is the eighth edition of the global series organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. The forum brought together representatives from the United Kingdom’s...
The 16-year-old passenger who was injured in the July 13 accident has been discharged from the hospital after treatment for his injuries. The accident claimed the life of the 17-year-old driver of the motorbike and injured the two others: The 16-year-old and Ibrahim Shujau, a 40-year-old...
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Meekail Naseem sent a proposal in hopes of amending Section 121 of the Penal Code to reduce the amount of reckless driving incidents happening in the Greater Male’ region by making it a criminal offense. MP Meekail has explained the omission of road accidents in...
Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib announced today that adjustments were made to agreements with Gulhi Falhu land recipients under the Binveriya scheme to resolve inconsistencies with the Land Act. In a post on X, the Minister said that the agreements had...
The government has proposed a bill on public referendums. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu wants major changes to the Constitution, especially the chapter on electoral rules. Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) parliamentary group leader Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah submitted the bill to the...
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has denied reports that the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, which is being developed with the help of the Indian government and a loan from India's Exim Bank, will be given to a foreign company. In response to remarks by former President Abdulla Yameen, Saeed...
The Ambassador arrived at the President’s Office in a traditional “Haiykolhu” cultural procession from Republic Square, accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band. Following the official handover, President Muizzu and Ambassador Alhqahtani engaged in discussions on shared interests and...
The Elections Commission (EC) of the Maldives has reported that the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) saw just ten new members join over the last six months, despite losing nearly 8,400 members during the same period. According to the EC’s most recent data, the MDP had 52,142 registered members in...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have returned to Malé on Wednesday evening following the conclusion of their state visit to Singapore, undertaken at the invitation of Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. During the visit, President Muizzu held high-level talks...