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Nasheed ready to give statement regarding May Terror Attack

September 2, 2021, 16:51

Malé, Maldives - Mohamed Nasheed's lawyer Ahmed Nazim Abdul Sattar today sent a letter to the Prosecutor General (PG) expressing interest from the former President to give his statement regarding… Continued

Maldives signs MOU with Saudi Arabian Football Federation to develop football

September 2, 2021, 16:39

Malé, Maldives - Football Association of Maldives (FAM) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to develop football in the island nation. At a… Continued

Madaveli-Hoadedhoo environmental issue intensifies with the destruction of causeway

September 2, 2021, 16:17

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll - Police stated today that they are investigating the purposeful destruction of the causeway connecting the islands of Madaveli and Hoadedhoo in the southern Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.… Continued

No reports from international partners on Ali Waheed’s arrest: Police

September 2, 2021, 15:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police today informed that there is no formal communication from any international administrations on fugitive Ali Waheed's arrest in the United Kingdom. Local news outlets reported… Continued

Over a million personal files found in possession of photo leak cybercriminal

September 2, 2021, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - Police have said that around a million photos and files were found in the possession of Maldivian cybercriminals who hacked and leaked the contents of a personal… Continued

MP Meekail’s mother injured during attack at MDP Office

September 2, 2021, 13:52

Malé, Maldives - Long-term staff at MDP office and mother of MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem, Mariyam Zubair (Mandhy) has been injured in a violent attack at the MDP Office in… Continued

Govt. of Maldives & EXIM Bank of India sign USD 40 million LOC for Sports infrastructure development

September 2, 2021, 13:38

Malé, Maldives - A USD 40 million Line of Credit (LOC) was signed between the government of Maldives and EXIM Bank of India earlier today. The LOC initially offered during… Continued

Addu calls for volunteers as the Covid-19 situation worsens

September 2, 2021, 12:33

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH), on Wednesday, announced for frontline volunteers as the Covid-19 situation in the city worsens. The announcement by AEH stated that all interested… Continued

Court releases man arrested for threatening to hijack Maldivian plane

September 2, 2021, 12:21

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - The Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court on Wednesday released the man arrested for threatening to hijack Maldivian plane. The 34 year old Maldivian male was arrested under court warrant… Continued

Maldives Trade Union Congress request the State to ratify Industrial Relations Bill

September 2, 2021, 09:53

The Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC), an association representing different labour rights associations met with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday and requested the President to ratify a law on… Continued