Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has said that the government was targeting to repatriate 20,000 undocumented expatriates in the Maldives by the end of the year
Maldives hopes to become the greenest country in the World
With new measures and green initiatives, the Maldives is hoping to become the cleanest country in the world, a senior official said. The Indian Ocean archipelago is already phasing out single-use plastic, including water bottles, and projects that could reduce its carbon footprints.
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Maldives "strongly condemns" missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Maldives on Monday strongly condemned the ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
Ex-president Yameen's legal team reprimands state TV over unfair reporting
Former president Yameen Abdul Gayyoom’s legal team has alleged that state TV, Public Service Media (PSM) spread false information in reporting the latest hearing in the former president's appeal trial
Congregational prayers performed with social distancing 'valid' amid outbreak
Former Maldivian President and Islamic scholar Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said on Saturday that while the ideal practice is to stand in close proximity while performing congregational prayers under normal circumstances, prayers performed while observing social distancing under exceptional circumstances such as the coronavirus outbreak will remain valid
Collective Friday prayers held in Male' City after 114-day hiatus
After an almost three-month-long hiatus, Friday prayers were performed in capital Male’ City today
Latest COVID-19 stats: Most number of locals positive in one day
The Maldives on Thursday recorded 36 new cases of COVID-19. According to the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the new cases are of 33 Maldivians and 3 foreigners. This brings the total number of positive cases to 2,553
Disgraced minister dismissed as police investigate misconduct
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has dismissed Ali Waheed from his cabinet post as the Maldives’ Minister of Tourism. Ali Waheed was dismissed after his failure to comply with the President’s request to submit his resignation
AG to file case with civil court seeking USD 5 million from ex-president Yameen
Attorney General has decided to file a case against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Qayyoom for not honouring the court ordered payment of USD 5 million to the state
Maldives signs two agreements with UN
The Maldivian government and the United Nations (UN), on Thursday, signed two project agreements during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
No Independence Day celebrations this year
The Maldives government has announced it will not be holding Independence Day festivities this year
Ex-President Yameen says he received USD 5 million in ‘political donations’
Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom said on Wednesday that he received USD 5 million in political donations, which were accepted on his behalf by former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor and former Fisheries Minister Dr. Mohamed Shainee
42 Maldivian resorts to begin operation following border reopening
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism revealed that 42 resorts are prepared to begin operations this month, following the reopening of Maldivian borders on July 15
Maldives parliament facilitates import to regional ports
The Maldives parliament has moved to slash duties on a number of goods imported through regional ports of the country in Kulhudhuffushi and Addu City
Over 10,000 tourists expected in Maldives this month: study
A study conducted by the Maldives National University (MNU)’s research team in collaboration with Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has estimated that 10,595 tourists will visit the Maldives this month
President Solih commends Maldives' armed and security forces
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Sunday, shared high praise for the work of Maldives Police Service (MPS) and Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
