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BREAKING: Vice President Faisal Naseem to assume presidential duties temporarily

February 24, 2022, 21:31

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today announced that Vice President Faisal Naseem will assume presidential duties while he is indisposed. President Solih is currently in Singapore and scheduled… Continued

Case filed at Meedhoo Court to stop Addu City land reclamation project

February 24, 2022, 20:19

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City's Meedhoo Magistrate Court accepted a case to stop Addu City's land reclamation under the Addu Development Project (ADP) citing detrimental impact to the environment.… Continued

Maldivian Civil Servants depart to India for Capacity Building program

February 24, 2022, 19:57

Malé, Maldives - On 24 Feb 2022, a sending-off ceremony was organised at Maldives' Civil Services Commission for the 9th batch of 56 Maldivian Civil Servants who are visiting the… Continued

Manta Air commences daily scheduled flights to Addu City!

February 24, 2022, 14:44

Addu City, Maldives - Domestic airline Manta Air has commenced scheduled flights to the southernmost Addu City on Thursday. With this the number of domestic airports that Manta Air operates… Continued

20 Maldivians remain in Ukraine as Russia launches full-scale invasion

February 24, 2022, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that 20 Maldivians are still in Ukraine as Russia starts military attacks. The 20 Maldivians are split across three cities including 5… Continued

Govt. to commence 25 island hospital projects by second quarter of 2022

February 23, 2022, 14:03

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Health announced 25 island hospitals to be tendered this year. Minister Ahmed Naseem stated this during a questioning session by the Maldives Parliament today. The… Continued

Dialysis centres to be established in all hospitals this year: Health Minister Naseem

February 23, 2022, 13:53

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem on Wednesday stated that dialysis centres will be established in all hospitals in the Maldives this year. Minister Naseem said this while… Continued

Government of Maldives condemns hostile attack targeting King Abdullah Airport, Saudi Arabia

February 23, 2022, 13:26

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives released a statement today strongly condemning the drone attack aimed towards King Abdullah Airport in Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The statement read… Continued

President dissolves Commission Inquiring into Child Rights Violations

February 23, 2022, 13:11

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday dissolved the "Presidential Commission to Inquire into Child Rights Violations." As per Presidential Decree No. 2/2022, the commission was dissolved following… Continued

10 people taken to hospital following Malé house fire

February 23, 2022, 13:00

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) today stated that 10 people were transported to Senahiya Military Hospital for smoke inhalation after a house fire in the capital city.… Continued