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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.

Government Launches Five Year National Respect Initiative Across Every Inhabited Island

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu speaks about the National Respect Initiative at a press briefing at the President's Office in Malé on 7 September 2026.

Freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law – Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

Freedom of expression in the Maldives is guaranteed under the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law,...

Captain Hussein Shafeeg Appointed as MPL Managing Director

Captain Hussein Shafeeg was today appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). In a post on social media, the Privatisation and Corporatisation...

US-Iran War: Ceasefire Extended as Iran Talks Stall, Tensions Persist Across Gulf

A fragile pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran remains in place, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue to stall...

Iran Says It Will Skip Pakistan Talks as Tensions Flare Over US Ship Seizure

  Tehran has indicated it has no plans to send negotiators to Pakistan for a fresh round of talks with Washington, after the United States...

HRCM Urges Action Against Incitement and Hate Speech at Nightly Political Rallies

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called on authorities to take action against speakers at ongoing political rallies in Malé who,...

Maldives Parliament Receives Bill to Establish National Service Program for Youth

A bill outlining the framework for a national service program aimed at training young Maldivians interested in careers within uniformed services has been introduced...

President Muizzu Restructures Cabinet, Reduces Ministries to 15

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has restructured the Cabinet, reducing the total number of ministries from 20 to 15 and appointing 13 new Cabinet Ministers...

Maldives urged to pause dredging as coral bleaching threat builds

Maldives Resilient Reefs has called on the government to move quickly against a fresh coral bleaching threat, urging a temporary halt to dredging and...

Maldives Welcomes UK’s Decision to Shelve Chagos Islands Handover, Calls for Renewed Negotiations

The Government of the Maldives has welcomed the United Kingdom's decision to pause its planned transfer of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. In a...

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Maldives After Middle East Suspension

The airline will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha, restoring a critical air corridor for tourists, cargo, and perishable imports following disruption...

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