Hassan Niyaz

Maldives Welcomes 2026 with Drone Spectacle Amid Ongoing Financial Crisis

January 1, 2026, 13:28

Male Maldives: The Maldives welcomed the start of 2026 with a large-scale drone show and fireworks, even as the country continues to face a deepening financial crisis marked by rising… Continued

Nepalese man stabbed in Malé

April 16, 2025, 15:45

A Nepalese national sustained injuries following an assault with a sharp weapon in the Maldivian capital late yesterday evening, authorities confirmed. According to police officials, reports of the incident on… Continued

Maldives bans entry for Israeli passport holders in protest over Gaza conflict

April 16, 2025, 07:43

In a significant diplomatic move, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified legislation that prohibits Israeli passport holders from entering the island nation, citing Israel's military operations in Gaza. The… Continued

BML ATMs move nearly MVR 100 Million every day

April 15, 2025, 11:11

Bank of Maldives (BML) has revealed that its extensive ATM network processes approximately 99 million rufiyaa in daily transactions across the country, according to recently published statistics. The data indicates… Continued

Over 200 trained Pilots remain jobless in Maldives, says Transport Minister

April 15, 2025, 10:04

Transport Minister Mohamed Amin revealed that more than 200 trained pilots in the Maldives are currently unemployed, highlighting a significant imbalance in the aviation sector's training and employment capacity. Speaking… Continued

Saudi fund boosts Maldives’ strategic Airport expansion with $17 Million loan

April 14, 2025, 16:14

MALE, Maldives - The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has deepened its investment in the Maldives' tourism infrastructure by signing a $17 million loan agreement to accelerate completion of the new… Continued

Maldives Immigration proposes revisions to Israeli passport ban

April 14, 2025, 12:25

MALÉ, Maldives — Maldives Immigration has proposed significant modifications to a controversial bill that would ban Israeli passport holders from entering the island nation, potentially softening the sweeping restrictions initially proposed… Continued

Former Immigration controller’s detention case reaches High Court

April 14, 2025, 12:12

Former Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed has appealed to the High Court regarding his detention until the end of his trial. Shamaan was removed from his position and arrested on… Continued

MDP to hold congress before August 15 amid rising tensions over presidential primary

April 13, 2025, 11:39

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will convene its national congress before August 15, following a vote by the party’s National Council held behind closed doors on Saturday night. A majority… Continued

Maldives reserves decline raises economic concerns

April 13, 2025, 11:26

The Maldives' usable reserves saw a notable decline of four percent by the end of March, compared to the previous month, according to statistics released by the central bank, the… Continued