Fitr Zakat will be accepted next Thursday onward
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
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241 committee investigates obstruction of presidential motorcade
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
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
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
Maldivians arrested in Thailand released on bail
Three Maldivians who got arrested in Don Mueang Airport, Thailand last Thursday has been released on bail, officials confirmed. Thailand Customs confirmed the detention of three Maldivians from the airport… Continued
PPM questions the integrity of amending the constitution
Vice President for opposition party PPM, MP for Naifaru Ahmed Shiyam questions the integrity of Government and Elections commission for their proposed amendments to the constitution, this close to a… Continued
No requirement to allocate Govt’s 25% to MRM: ‘Mavota’ Shareef
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
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
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
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