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Muslim World League to open an office in Maldives

November 27, 2020, 16:30

Male’, Maldives – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid discusses with the Secretary General of Muslim World League, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa about building a Muslim World League office in Maldives.… Continued

Scotland becomes first in world to make menstrual products free

November 26, 2020, 09:04

Edinburgh, Scotland – Scotland has become the first country in the whole world to make menstral products lawfully free for everyone who needs them. On Tuesday, the Scottish Parliament unanimously… Continued

Elon Musk exceeds Bill Gates to become world’s second richest man

November 25, 2020, 20:21

Los Angeles, United States – The business magnate, industrial designer and engineer, Elon Musk beats Microsoft founder, Bill Gates and takes over the title of the second richest man on… Continued

First cargo ferry trip to Addu during early December

November 25, 2020, 18:10

Addu City, Maldives - Maldives State Shipping Limited (MSS) has announced that the first cargo ferry between Addu City and Tuticorin of India will commence during the first week of… Continued

UNODC donates equipment to Maldives Police Service

November 20, 2020, 09:30

Male', Maldives - Maldives Police Service has received equipment donated by the United Nationals Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of… Continued

China did not restructure any loans: Nasheed

November 19, 2020, 18:30

Male’, Maldives – The former President of Maldives and the current Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed says that China has not restructured any of the debts Maldives owes to them.… Continued

Foreign Minister Shahid holds virtual call with UK Minister of State

November 19, 2020, 09:40

Male’, Maldives – The Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid holds a virtual meeting with the Minister of State (Minister for South Asia and Commonwealth) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development… Continued

Covid-19 vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine now 95% effective

November 19, 2020, 09:02

The pharmaceutical corporation, Pfizer and their German partner BioNTech revealed that the Covid-19 vaccine they have made has proven to be 95% effective. The partners announced on Wednesday that they… Continued

China allows delay of some loan repayments

November 18, 2020, 19:30

Male', Maldives - The President's Office of Maldives has announced that the government of China has allowed the repayment of some loans taken by Maldives from China to be deferred… Continued

UAE to grant 10-year Golden Visa for outstanding graduates

November 17, 2020, 21:45

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The Vice President of UAE reveals that the country will be granting their 10-year Golden Visa to outstanding graduates in their country. On Sunday, the… Continued