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Saudi Delegation Arrives for Maldives’ Second Hajj and Umrah Conference

A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in the Maldives ahead of the nation’s second Hajj and Umrah Conference, scheduled for the 11th...

President Commits to Overhauling Housing Scheme for Greater Access

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to introduce constructive changes to the eligibility criteria for national housing schemes, aiming to ease the capital’s...

Maldives Launches Nationwide Visitor Survey Amid Record Tourist Arrivals

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced the launch of the Maldives Visitor Survey, a nationwide initiative designed to collect data from tourists...

Maldives Receives 50 Tonnes of Dates from Saudi Arabia

The government has received 50 metric tonnes of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan. The...

President Forwards Nominations for Elections Commission, Broadcom for Parliament Approval

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday forwarded nominations for membership of the Elections Commission and Maldives Broadcasting Commission for Parliament approval. The nominations were sent...

Gov’t Building Fire Brings Three Ministries to a Halt as Health Agency Urges Caution

A devastating fire in a government building in the capital Male’ early Thursday has brought three separate ministries to a halt with public service...

New Anti-Gang Law to Impose Severe Penalties Amid Crackdown

The government proposed a new law to the Parliament on Thursday on gang related and other dangerous crimes, aiming to empower authorities amid a...

President Congratulates Saudi Arabia on Securing 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and...

Government Building Fire Forces Evacuation of Over 50 Residents in Malé

A massive fire early Thursday morning has led to the devastation of a government building in the southwestern part of Malé and the relocation...

Application Open for Local Hafiz to Lead Tarawih Prayers

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is seeking local Hafiz to lead the Tarawih prayers in mosques across the Maldives during the upcoming holy month...

Former President Solih Faces Criminal Probe Over Millions in Settlements

The Parliamentary finance committee on Wednesday passed a motion to conduct a criminal investigation into the dispute settlements ordered by the now defunct settlement...

Govt to Implement Wind Energy Project in Manadhoo

The government has announced plans to implement a wind energy project in Manadhoo, Noonu Atoll. The Ministry of Finance is seeking interested parties for the...

Health Minister Stresses Importance of Respecting State Rights on Human Rights Day

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has highlighted the importance of respecting the rights of the State, akin to the respect and upholding of...

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