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Information Commissioner’s Office introduces Mahoali Portal for easy access

May 18, 2022, 13:40

Malé, Maldives - Information Commissioner's Office (iCOM) on Wednesday introduced online portal "Mahoali" for easy access to the right to information. The portal acts as a direct line of communication… Continued

President Solih meets with the new President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

May 16, 2022, 13:39

UAE - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Abu… Continued

Exports jump by 36 percent to 231 million in April 2022

May 16, 2022, 13:33

Malé, Maldives - Statistics published by the Maldives Customs Service on Monday revealed that exports increased by 36% when compared to the same period of last year. The statistics indicate… Continued

Agreement for Addu City’s Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa incurs major loss to the government

May 16, 2022, 13:18

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Tourism Abdulla Mausoom stated on Monday that the contract between the government and Addu Investment Pvt Ltd is made in such a way that it… Continued

National Policing College meets with Addu City stakeholders

May 16, 2022, 12:58

Addu City, Maldives - The National College of Policing and Law Enforcement based in Addu City held a number of meetings with relevant stakeholders on Monday. The recently inaugurated college… Continued

First sitting of second parliamentary session ends early

May 16, 2022, 12:48

Malé, Maldives - The first sitting of the second session of the parliament for this year ended early on Monday as no bills were proposed by the government. With only… Continued

Addu MP Rozaina elected as MDP Women’s President in landslide victory

May 15, 2022, 09:57

Malé, Maldives - MP for Addu, Meedhoo constituency Rozaina Adam won the Women's President seat during the MDP internal elections held on Sunday. MP Rozina who unofficially represented the incumbent… Continued

Minister Fayyaz wins MDP chairperson’s seat with 58 percent votes

May 15, 2022, 09:42

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Affairs Fayyaz Ismail won the MDP chairperson seat with 58 percent votes against MP Imthiyaz Fahmy on Saturday. Minister Fayyaz won 28,514 votes while… Continued

PPM secures Vilimalé WDC seat against newcomer MNP by one vote

May 14, 2022, 19:07

Malé, Maldives - Opposition party PPM secured the Vilimalé Women's Development Committee seat by a one-vote margin on Saturday. Fathimath Nazima of PPM won 359 votes while Aminath Sheeza of… Continued

Velana International Airport holds inbound flights due to low visibility

May 14, 2022, 16:58

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' main airport, Velana International Airport (VIA) has placed four inbound flights on hold due to low visibility amid rough weather. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirms… Continued