Politics

EXIM Bank of India provides MVR 3.4 billion in loans for FDC Hulhumalé housing projects

September 23, 2021, 16:14

Malé, Maldives - At a virtual ceremony held today, Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) and two Indian companies NBCC and JMC Projects signed loan agreements to develop of 4000 Social housing… Continued

Minimum wage determination delayed until further notice

September 23, 2021, 15:45

Malé, Maldives - The Secretary-General of the Wage Advisory Board Mauroof Zahir has today said that it is unlikely that minimum wage can be determined as early as next week.… Continued

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to officially inaugurate King Salman Mosque

September 23, 2021, 15:30

Saudi Arabia - Maldives Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohamed Khaleel today said that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman will officially inaugurate King Salman Mosque in Maldives.… Continued

MMC calls to remove article in Evidence Bill compelling media to disclose sources

September 23, 2021, 15:13

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Wednesday released a statement urging the parliament to remove an article in the new Evidence Bill that forces media to disclose… Continued

MP Shareef seeks defence agreements between Maldives & India

September 23, 2021, 13:35

Malé, Maldives - Former Defence Minister and MP of Maduvvari constituency Adam Shareef, on Wednesday, sent a letter to the Speaker of the Parliament to obtain the Uthuru Thilafalhu agreement… Continued

Palestine thanks Maldives for taking a stand at 76th UN General Assembly

September 22, 2021, 17:01

Palestine - The State of Palestine today via the official twitter account, thanked the Maldives for using the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) platform to take a stand for Palestine.… Continued

Minimum wage determination delayed to tomorrow

September 22, 2021, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - The Wage Advisory Board of Maldives has postponed the meeting to decide the minimum wage to tomorrow. The meeting which was scheduled to be held today has… Continued

Police station to be established in Hiyaa flat tower

September 22, 2021, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed, today, said that preparations are being made to establish a police station at Hiyaa flat Tower 4. Speaking at the parliament,… Continued

President Solih meets UNGA President Shahid in historic moment for the Maldives

September 21, 2021, 16:35

New York, USA - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today met with the President of the General Assembly (PGA), Abdulla Shahid, on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General… Continued

#SaveDhapparu petition submitted to President’s Office, Parliament

September 21, 2021, 15:45

Malé, Maldives – Locals of HA. Filladhoo and Filladhoo Council together have submitted a petition urging the authorities to reconsider the decision to remove Dhapparu from Filladhoo’s jurisdiction. The petition… Continued