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JUST IN: Saudi Government reveals special policy for Maldivians going to Umrah

January 24, 2021, 17:48

Male', Maldives - The Saudi Arabian government has announced special policies for Maldivian's planning to go to Umrah during the current pandemic. This comes after Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah… Continued

Everything you need to know about Covid-19 vaccine in Maldives

January 24, 2021, 17:37

Male', Maldives - The Maldivian Covid-19 vaccination initiate "Dhifaau" (english translation: defence) has released a statement with answers to frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccination process. This included extremely… Continued

HPA gives permission to reopen cinema halls

January 24, 2021, 17:11

Malé, Maldives — The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has given permission to reopen the cinema halls and film theaters in Maldives from 25 January 2021 onwards. HPA released a statement… Continued

The Maldives High Court supports gender quota for women in local council

January 24, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - The high court of Maldives has supported the decision by the Elections Commission (EC) to reserve seats on the council for women and subsequently preventing men from… Continued

Addu City Mayor and Councillors arrive in GDh Thinadhoo

January 24, 2021, 15:00

G.Dh. Atoll, Maldives - The Mayor of Addu City Abdullah Sodiq and Councillors have arrived in G.Dh. Thinadhoo today, for important discussions between the two councils. While in G.Dh. Thinadhoo,… Continued

Maldives CSOs jointly call to stop Environmental crimes and Ecocides

January 24, 2021, 13:40

In their joint statement the Civil society organizations (CSOs) of Maldives underlined the vulnerability of the island nation to the environmental shifts and climate change and emphasized the significant role… Continued

Expat who trespassed naked into a mosque arrested again for harassing women

January 24, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives— The Expat Maldives Police Service arrested on Thursday for trespassing naked into the Islamic Centre in capital city Male’ has been arrested again for harassing women in the… Continued

Fulfill individual responsibilities to avoid another lockdown: Dr. Ali

January 24, 2021, 11:57

Male', Maldives — Physician of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mohamed Ali advices the citizens to fulfill their individual responsibilities to avoid facing another lockdown in Maldives. While the number of daily… Continued

Police search for expat in an ongoing child sex crime investigation in Addu

January 24, 2021, 11:03

Addu City, Maldives — The Southern Division of the Maldives Police Service, Hithadhoo Police Station informed that they are searching for an expatriate in an ongoing child sex crime investigation… Continued

No citizen will be forced to get the Covid-19 vaccine: HEOC

January 24, 2021, 09:42

Male', Maldives — The Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) of Maldives informed that they will not force any citizen to get vaccinated for Covid-19. HEOC has prioritized public awareness about the… Continued