Ali Faaiq

Commanding officer of presidential security suspended

March 22, 2023, 07:01

Malé, Maldives - Presidential security’s Commanding Officer, Colonel Abdullah Ibrahim has been suspended from his job after the President's motorcade got stuck in the middle of an opposition protest last… Continued

Fitr Zakat will be accepted next Thursday onward

March 21, 2023, 11:51

Maldives - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that this year's Fitr Zakat will be accepted from Thursday. The amount for Zakat that has to be paid per individual… Continued

241 committee investigates obstruction of presidential motorcade

March 21, 2023, 11:29

Malé, Maldives - Parliament's Security Services Committee (241 Committee) has decided to investigate the obstruction of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's motorcade. The 241 committee chairperson, Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Aslam,… Continued

President Solih urges stronger efforts to increase women’s inclusion in leadership roles

March 21, 2023, 10:23

Hulhumalé, Maldives - On Monday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih called for stronger efforts to create an inclusive environment where women have equal opportunities in policymaking and leadership roles in both… Continued

PPM protest: Of 22 arrested, only MP Shiyam released

March 21, 2023, 08:13

Malé, Maldives - Of the 22 individuals who were arrested during a protest organized by the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), all except for PPM Vice President and Naifaru… Continued

No requirement to allocate Govt’s 25% to MRM: ‘Mavota’ Shareef

March 20, 2023, 09:41

Malé, Maldives - MDP MP Ibrahim Shareef (Mavota) has stated that creating a coalition that grants 25 percent of the government to Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) would be pointless. President… Continued

Gang leaders arrested for harboring a fugitive

March 20, 2023, 09:22

Malé, Maldives - Under allegations of concealing a man sought in connection to a physical altercation, four leaders of a major gang operating in Malé city have been taken into… Continued

President’s entourage went to Kuredu at the invitation of Uhchu: MP Niyaz

March 20, 2023, 07:35

Malé, Maldives - Some of President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih's close associates met with businessman Champa Mohammed (Uhchu) Moosa at his invitation before the September 9 presidential election, according to Ali… Continued

President Solih stresses community policing at 2023 Police Conference

March 19, 2023, 10:02

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih emphasized on Saturday the crucial role of a strong relationship of mutual trust between the police and the community they serve in maintaining… Continued

Southernmost atolls ferry connection to be completed by mid-July

March 16, 2023, 10:30

Faresmaathodaa - The four southernmost atolls of the Maldives will be connected by the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) by mid-July this year, Planning Minister Mohammed Aslam has assured. Speaking at… Continued