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Maldives reiterates commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia

September 29, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Defence Mariya Didi has reiterated Maldives’ commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia, especially in the Defence and Security domain, and pledged… Continued

NDA, India orders court inquiry to investigate Maldivian Cadet Sulthan’s death

September 26, 2021, 10:22

India - NDA, Khadakwasla has ordered a court inquiry to investigate Maldivian Cadet Sulthan's death during a training exercise. Lance Corporal Mohammad Sulthan Ahmed died during an organised training activity… 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

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

President Solih meets with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

September 21, 2021, 09:52

President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly on Monday. The meeting took place in… Continued

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives assumes office as the 76th UNGA President

September 15, 2021, 16:08

United Nations - The Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid was sworn in as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) early Wednesday during the closing of the… Continued

People’s Majlis to assess dangers posed to Maldives over state of Afghanistan

August 18, 2021, 15:12

Male', Maldives - Deputy Speaker of Parliament Eva Abdullah last Monday, requested that the People's Majlis prepare adequate risk assessments based on the present state of Afghanistan, and possible dangers… Continued

Malaysian company files lawsuit against Maldives govt for failure to pay costs

August 8, 2021, 14:36

Malé, Maldives - WZR Property Sdn Bhd group has filed a lawsuit against the government, for failure to make a payment of USD 22 million owed for the work done… Continued

US, Japan conduct First Responder Training for Maldives Coast Guard

August 5, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - The Unites States Embassy in Sri Lanka along with the Japanese Embassy has completed a training program for the Maldives Coast Guard. According to Maldives National Defence… Continued

Maldives remains on UK Red List

August 5, 2021, 14:30

United Kingdom - Although the Covid-19 status has improved significantly since May 2021, Maldives remains in the UK Red List. Currently, UK categorizes countries based on the pandemic situation with… Continued