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Maldives Pushes to Seal Free Trade Pact With India by End of 2026, Says Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam

Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has signalled a firm push to conclude a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement with India before the close of 2026, describing bilateral ties as "long-standing" and "very close" during her first official visit to the...
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Financing Secured for 10,700 Housing Units in Greater Malé, Housing Minister Says

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Muizzu Honours Court Order at Press Briefing

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President Muizzu Marks Children’s Day with Call for Shared National Responsibility in Raising Children

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his greetings and...
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Councils to Take On Waste Management Under Proposed Decentralization Law Amendment

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Migrant Worker Biometric Coverage in Maldives Rises from 13% to 98%, Homeland Security Minister Says

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The share of migrant workers in the Maldives with...
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Maldives Pushes to Seal Free Trade Pact With India by End of 2026, Says Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam

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Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has signalled a firm push to conclude a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement with India...
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Government Launches Two-Day Forum in Addu to Tackle Business Barriers and Chart Southern Economic Strategy

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The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade opened the Addu Business Dialogue this week, a two-day forum bringing...
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Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam Holds First Official Talks in New Delhi as Both Countries Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

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Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam opened her first official visit to India this week with a series of high-level...
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Maldives Becomes First Country to Issue Nusuk Cards to Pilgrims Domestically

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The Maldives has become the first country in the world to distribute the Nusuk Card to its pilgrims before...
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Maldives to revive recruitment agency system for foreign workers, minister says

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The Maldives government is working to re-establish a regulated agency-based system for bringing foreign workers into the country, Minister...
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Economic growth requires unified effort across political divides, says Minister Saeed

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Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has called for collective action across political lines to advance...
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First Lady Attends International Nurses Day Debate on Career Advancement in Nursing

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First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended the International Nurses Day 2026 Debate held at the Faculty of Health Sciences of...
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Councils to Take On Waste Management Under Proposed Decentralization Law Amendment

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The government has proposed an amendment to the Decentralisation Act that would formally add waste management to the list...
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Maldives Pushes to Seal Free Trade Pact With India by End of 2026, Says Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam

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Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has signalled a firm push to conclude a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement with India...
Business

Government Launches Two-Day Forum in Addu to Tackle Business Barriers and Chart Southern Economic Strategy

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The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade opened the Addu Business Dialogue this week, a two-day forum bringing...
International

Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam Holds First Official Talks in New Delhi as Both Countries Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

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Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam opened her first official visit to India this week with a series of high-level...
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Maldives Becomes First Country to Issue Nusuk Cards to Pilgrims Domestically

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The Maldives has become the first country in the world to distribute the Nusuk Card to its pilgrims before...
Economy

Maldives to revive recruitment agency system for foreign workers, minister says

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The Maldives government is working to re-establish a regulated agency-based system for bringing foreign workers into the country, Minister...
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Economic growth requires unified effort across political divides, says Minister Saeed

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Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has called for collective action across political lines to advance...
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First Lady Attends International Nurses Day Debate on Career Advancement in Nursing

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First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended the International Nurses Day 2026 Debate held at the Faculty of Health Sciences of...
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Councils to Take On Waste Management Under Proposed Decentralization Law Amendment

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The government has proposed an amendment to the Decentralisation Act that would formally add waste management to the list...

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Maldives Hosts 30th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission for the First Time

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The Maldives today opened the 30th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTCS30), marking the first time the country has hosted a session...

UAE Eid Al Adha Break Could Offer Boost for Maldives Tourism Amid Slower Months

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The Maldives is among the destinations expected to benefit from a wave of outbound travel from the United Arab Emirates during the upcoming Eid...

Maldives Moves to Open Economy to Sustainable Investment Under New Reform Push

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Maldives is working to position itself as an open destination for sustainable investment and to build a...

President Muizzu Underscores Private Sector’s Central Role in Maldives’ Economic Future

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered the keynote address at the Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum held in Colombo today, where he highlighted the indispensable role...

Minister Affirms Thilamale’ Bridge Quality, Targets Full Completion by End of 2027

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Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muthalib has affirmed that there is no cause for concern regarding the quality of the Thilamale' Bridge,...

Strengthening Economic Ties: The 2026 Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum

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Maldivian and Sri Lankan leaders convened in Colombo to bolster bilateral trade, investment, and strategic economic collaboration. On May 5, 2026, the Maldives and Sri...
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Maldives and Sri Lanka sign agreement to boost youth and sports cooperation

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The deal was announced during President Muizzu's state visit...

President Muizzu and FIFA Chief Infantino Play Exhibition Match to Celebrate 75 Years of Maldivian Football

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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and FIFA President...

Tajikistan beat Maldives 3–0 in Asian Cup qualifier in Malé

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Tajikistan cruised to a 3–0 win over the Maldives...

Foundation Stone Laid for Skating Arena in Malé’s Usfasgan’du Area

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A new sports skating facility is set to be...

World’s Highest Bridges in China Draw Extreme Sports Enthusiasts

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For extreme sports enthusiasts, southwest China’s Guizhou Province is...

Pakistan Crowned Champions at Inaugural Commonwealth Beach Handball Tournament in Maldives

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Pakistan emerged victorious in the first-ever Commonwealth Beach Handball...
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State visit to Maldives by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his delegation upon their arrival at Velana International Airport. Photo: The President’s Office President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu...

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AI on the Battlefield: Speed, Power, and Ethical Dilemmas

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how wars are fought. Militaries worldwide are moving beyond traditional weapons like fighter jets, tanks, and warships, placing software, data, and AI-driven systems at the center of operations. By...
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Why children’s screen exposure can no longer be left to parental choice alone

The case for legislation has moved beyond culture wars For years, the question of children and screens was treated as a private household matter, something to be managed by parental discipline, school policy, or voluntary guidance. That position is becoming...
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Dies Aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at the age of 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute has announced. “She passed away in...
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