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Hanimaadhoo Airport will be run by the Maldives Government: Minister Fayyaz

June 14, 2021, 14:24

Malé, Maldives - Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail said that although the Hanimaadhoo Airport is currently being developed under a line of credit from the Indian Exim Bank, the airport will… Continued

Maldives Air Traffic Control will not be assigned to foreigners: Government

June 14, 2021, 13:36

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian Government stated that although 100 percent foreign companies are being given the opportunity to take control of airports in Maldives, the task of Air Traffic… Continued

MDP requests citizens to suggest plans to make Malé a pleasant place

June 14, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives — Ruling party MDP has requested the residents of Malé city to share thoughts and plans in the meeting held on upcoming Thursday for Malé Land Use Plan… Continued

High Court Judge Abdul Rauf elected as President of Maldives Judges Association

June 14, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives — Judge of High Court Abdul Rauf Ibrahim elected as the President of the Judges Association of Maldives. While the association began their work once again after being… Continued

Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule ended with new Israeli government

June 14, 2021, 12:33

Israel - Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year rule as Israel’s prime minister has come to an end with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett on… Continued

Gov. income drops to MVR 722 million with income tax payment period extension

June 14, 2021, 11:05

Malé, Maldives — The government’s income in May has dropped to MVR 722 million due to the extension on the income tax payment period as difficulties are faced by taxpayers… Continued

Handing over Maldives airports to foreign companies is dangerous: Didi

June 14, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives — Former Central Hithadhoo MP, Brigadier-General (Retired) Ibrahim Mohamed Didi has stated that allowing 100% foreign companies to operate Maldivian airports is a danger to the safety of… Continued

Education State Minister to address Global Conclave of Nepal

June 14, 2021, 09:59

The Minister of State for Ministry of Education Dr Abdulla Rasheed Ahmed will address the Global Conclave of Nepal held by the Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE).… Continued

MVR 60,000 stolen via BML phone call scam

June 14, 2021, 09:36

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has arrested a 34 year old local for the scamming over MVR 60,000, calling in the name of Bank of Maldives (BML). Maldives Police… Continued

Southern Area Coast Guard aids fisherman injured with fishing hook

June 14, 2021, 09:33

Addu City, Maldives - The Coast Gaurd of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) aided a fishermen in S. Gan buoy area who was injured with a fishing hook. According to… Continued