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Foundation Laid for Maldives’ Largest Mosque and an Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu lays the foundation stone for the Sultan Mohamed Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Islamic Civilisation Centre in Hulhumalé Phase II on 13 September 2026.

President Sets Mid 2028 Target for Housing Access as Greater Malé Projects Advance

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu answers questions on housing policy at a press briefing at the President's Office in Malé on 7 September 2026.

GST Amendment Seeks to Tax Foreign Tourism Sales: What the Destination Principle Means for the Maldives

A guesthouse in the Maldives sells a room for the night. It charges GST, because the law requires it. A company in another country...

President Muizzu Celebrates Enduring Maldives-Sri Lanka Friendship at State Banquet

In a heartfelt address delivered during a state banquet in Colombo, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu paid tribute to the deep-rooted friendship between the Maldives...

President Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka for State Visit

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have arrived in Sri Lanka on a State Visit. Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International...

President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Highlights Government’s Unprecedented Support for Maldivian Media

As the Maldives joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a strong call to protect journalists' rights...

Maldivian Aviation Sector Under Strain: Manta Air Joins TMA in Implementing Salary Cuts as Regional Conflict Hits Tourism

Manta Air has become the latest Maldivian carrier to introduce temporary salary cuts as the country's aviation sector buckles under the weight of a...

Maldives Pledges Comprehensive Labour Reform on May Day, Vows to Clear Backlog at Labour Relations Authority

Key points: Minister Ali Ihsan affirms that workers form the backbone of every national achievement Government commits to full enforcement of the Industrial Relations...

Beyond the Bill: What an Anti-Bullying Law Should and Shouldn’t Do for the Maldives

A child climbs onto a school roof Some years ago, a girl in Malé tried to take her own life. She had been bullied at...

Maldives on China’s May Fuel Export List as Beijing Eases, but keeps Hormuz-Era Curbs

Beijing has cleared half a million tons of refined fuel for export to eight Asia-Pacific countries in May, with the Maldives named on the...

Government Maps Coordinated Response to Middle East Crisis: Strategic Reserve, Stable Prices, Tourism Recovery

Cabinet Ministers delivered a joint briefing on the Government's economic crisis response, detailing progress on the national fuel storage facility, commodity price stabilisation, fisheries...

Government to Establish Mental Health Hospital in Greater Malé Area

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will establish a dedicated mental health hospital in the Greater Malé Area, citing the rising...

When “Journalism” Becomes a Weapon: The Aisha Documentary and the Limits of Press Freedom

There is a version of this story that is easy to tell. A president. A young woman. A documentary. A raid. In that telling,...

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2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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