Sarah Mohamed

World Bank to donate USD 9 million towards secondary education in Maldives

October 1, 2022, 17:17

Malé, Maldives - The Executive Board of World Bank passed a project worth USD 9 million to fund the development of secondary education in the Maldives. The entirety of the… Continued

October 3rd declared as government holiday

October 1, 2022, 16:27

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared 3 October, 2022 as a government holiday. The decision was announced today, in accordance with a directive issued by the President's… Continued

Ameenee Magu cannot be developed without removing trees: President’s Office

September 29, 2022, 16:24

Malé, Maldives - Ameenee Magu cannot be further developed with asphalt without the removal of trees, says President's Office. Answering a journalist's question during the weekly press briefing on the… Continued

Maldives aims to welcome 2 million tourists next year

September 29, 2022, 15:27

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has revealed that the Maldives' target for next year is to welcome two million tourists in the year 2023. Speaking at… Continued

Gan Airport project to be open for bidding next week

September 29, 2022, 15:15

Addu City, Maldives - The developmental project of Gan International Airport in Addu City will be open for bidding next week, confirmed the Economic Ministry. In a statement released by… Continued

Nasheed prepares to take legal action against removal of Ameenee Magu trees

September 28, 2022, 20:19

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Parliament and Former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed is gearing up to take legal action to stop the removal of trees from Ameenee Magu.… Continued

PG Shameem in hot water over picture of red wine bottle

September 28, 2022, 08:56

Malé, Maldives - In the latest scandals to unfold in Maldives, a picture of an alcohol bottle posted privately by Prosecutor General of Maldives Hussain Shameem has gotten leaked, earning… Continued

ADB hands over USD 10 million in aid to Maldives

September 28, 2022, 08:38

Malé, Maldives - Asian Development Bank (ADB) has handed over the USD 10 million in aid the bank decided to donate to the Maldives. The hand over of funds, which… Continued

MMA reprints MVR 50 notes due to shortage

September 26, 2022, 16:31

Malé, Maldives - The stock of Maldivian Rufiyaa 50 note that is currently in circulation in the Maldivian economy is low, revealed the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Due to this,… Continued

Maldives and Malawi establish diplomatic relations

September 26, 2022, 16:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldives and the Republic of Malawi have formally established diplomatic relations as of this Saturday. The Joint Communiqué formalizing diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed… Continued