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Traffic rerouted near new VIA terminal ahead of July 26 opening

Traffic flow around Velana International Airport (VIA) has been temporarily changed due to ongoing drainage works on the road leading to the airport’s new...

Islamic Library at King Salman Mosque officially inaugurated

The Islamic library at King Salman Mosque was officially inaugurated on Saturday night, as part of the Government’s broader initiative to revitalise mosques and...

Audit Reveals SDF Funds Used Contrary to Intended Purpose

The Sovereign Development Fund (SDF) was used to purchase treasury bills and issue loans between 2017 to 2023, in contradiction to its intended purpose,...

Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on Foreign Minister

The Ambassador of China to the Maldives Wang Lixin has paid a farewell call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel. During the...

Fohdhoo harbor project delayed due to resident-requested changes

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, has stated that the harbor development project in Fohdhoo, Noonu Atoll, has been delayed to incorporate...

Ministry explores new higher education opportunities for Maldivians in Malaysia

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has announced efforts to expand opportunities for Maldivians to pursue higher education in Malaysia. This...

Maldives and Tajikistan sign visa exemption agreement

Maldives and Tajikistan have signed an agreement on mutual exemption of visa requirements, allowing nationals of both countries to travel visa-free for a period...

“Demand for Maldives Medical School increasing”

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has reported receiving 500 applications from a single country for admission to the Medical School...

Cities minister highlights efforts to address council concerns

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, Adam Shareef Umar, has held over 280 meetings with councils across the Maldives over the...

Gov’t to submit key bills to combat drug epidemic and gang crimes

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government’s plan to submit two bills to Parliament aimed at addressing the drug epidemic and banning gang-related...

Maldives criticises COP29 climate finance as insufficient, calls for increased aid

Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Thoriq Ibrahim, has voiced the Maldives’ concerns regarding the USD 300 billion allocated for climate finance at...

Works of Agricultural Economic Zone to begin early 2026

Managing Director of State Trading Organisation (STO) and Maldives Industrial Development Freezone Company (MIDFZ), Shimad Ibrahim, has announced that practical works on the Agricultural...

Minister notes importance attached to building peaceful and inclusive society

Minister of Social and Family Development Dr. Aishath Shiham has stated that the government is committed to ensuring peace and security for all and...

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