Yameen Saeed

Migrant worker recruitment agencies submit petition over lost rights, vilification

April 7, 2021, 10:51

Malé, Maldives – Recruitment agencies that bring migrant workers into the Maldives have submitted a petition to parliament over vilification and lost rights. The petition highlights issues with the system, laws,… Continued

Hiyaa flat draw to be held on Thursday

April 7, 2021, 10:18

Malé, Maldives – The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has decided to hold the draw which determines what apartment is issued to the winners of the Hiyaa apartments in Hulhumalé Phase… Continued

Webinar on social peace and relationship building begins

April 5, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives – A Webinar on social peace and relationship building named "The role of religious scholars for a cohesive community - peacebuilding through religious education" aimed at preventing radicalization in… Continued

Travel to islands under monitoring status permitted for voters

April 4, 2021, 10:03

Malé, Maldives – The Elections Commission (EC) has stated that travelling to islands under monitoring for Covid-19 to vote in the upcoming Local Council Elections and the Women’s Development Committees (WDC)… Continued

2 accused in murder of Addu businessman found not guilty

April 3, 2021, 22:26

Addu City, Maldives – 2 suspects involved in the 2016 murder of Hithadhoo businessman, Ali Abdullah have been found not guilty by the Criminal Court. Mauooz Mohamed and Mubaarik Mohamed were… Continued

Covid-19 positive patients to vote last

April 2, 2021, 22:39

Malé, Maldives – Elections Commission (EC) has stated today that patients positive for covid-19 can vote at the local council elections after other voters are done voting. The Commission's acting Secretary… Continued

Maumoon raises concern over easing Covid-19 restrictions

April 2, 2021, 21:29

Malé, Maldives – Former President and Interim President of Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has stated that covid-19 cases have surged to worrying levels yet again and has called for… Continued

MRM defends former Minister Athifa after Nasheed’s criticism

April 1, 2021, 22:44

Male’, Maldives — The Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) has responded to the claims of Former President and current Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, who said that entrusting the Ministry of… Continued

USD 300 million Sukuk will prevent Maldives from an economic shock in 2023

March 31, 2021, 23:57

Malé, Maldives –  Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrouq Azeez has stated that USD 300 million Sukuk will prevent Maldives from experiencing an economic shock in 2023. Mabrouq said that the Sukuk… Continued

Maldives to join Vienna Convention on Road Traffic

March 30, 2021, 23:42

Malé, Maldives –  The Maldives has decided to join the Vienna Convention of Road Traffic, stating that due to this convention, the Maldivian license could be used in other member countries.… Continued