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Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, the former Vice President and Tourism Minister, has condemned the emphasis on symbolic acts in Maldivian politics, stating that genuine national advancement should be assessed through concrete outcomes instead of ceremonies and speeches. In a message posted on X, Adeeb...
Bank of Maldives (BML) has officially launched self-service ATM banking facilities in H.Dh. Finey today, celebrating yet another achievement in its nationwide program “Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM”. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Cabinet Ministers, BML Chairperson Ahmed Ali...
Sri Lanka Tourism officially announced the 9th edition of SATA on 22 August, at the SATA press meet at their office. The parties that were in attendance in the press meet were Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) — Mr....
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has highlighted that the Maldivian government is dedicated to advancing the rights of individuals with disabilities through all national strategies. He expressed these comments while speaking at the review of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...
The primary opposition party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has submitted a lawsuit to court aiming to annul the changes made to the Decentralization Act, which governs the decentralized administration of the Maldives' administrative divisions. In the lawsuit submitted on Thursday, MDP claimed...
Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) President and Dh.Meedhoo Constituency MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed on Saturday cautioned that widespread corruption and mismanagement present a serious threat to the country’s sovereignty and nationalism, especially given the absence of strong measures against these...
Islamic minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has revealed intentions to broaden the assistance offered via the Zakat Fund, with suggestions to encompass healthcare, education, and housing. During the inaugural ceremony of the International Zakat Conference, Minister Shaheem announced that a...
The initial stage of the Taxiway Charlie redevelopment initiative at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been finished and formally transferred to the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). In a statement issued yesterday, MACL announced the achievement, representing notable advancement in...
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed intentions to introduce three dredgers to speed up land reclamation initiatives in the Malé region. HDC reports that land reclamation is ongoing in Hulhumalé Phase 3, Gulhifalhu, Giravarufalhu, and Uthuru Thilafalhu to tackle the housing...
A blood donation drive took place in Hulhumale’ to commemorate India's 79th Independence Day. Annually, the Indian High Commission in the Maldives organizes a blood donation drive to commemorate India's Independence Day, in partnership with the Maldives Blood Service. This year’s event commenced...
The individual who took five laptops from Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and sold them has received a nine-month prison sentence. Hassan Shakeeb, Th. Miriyaasge. Gaadhiffushi invaded HDC’s project management office in Hulhumale’ Phase II and took five laptops. Shakeeb admitted in court...
Palestine Unfiltered, a poetry recital dedicated to raising awareness for the Palestinians facing unspeakable hardships in Gaza— took place at the Function Five event hall on 21 August. The recital was brought together through the joint collaboration between Infusions of Ink and Underwater Poet...