Maldivian Student Detained in Uzbekistan Over Drone Possession
A Maldivian student is currently detained in Samarkand, Uzbekistan after being found with a drone during a study tour. The...
Israeli Forces Cut off Vital Aid to Gaza After Seizing Rafah Border Crossing
The Israeli army’s seizure of the Rafah border crossing has cut off the entry of aid into Gaza for the...
EPA Orders Temporary Halt to Coastal Development Amid Coral Bleaching Crisis
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered a temporary suspension of all major coastal development activities in the Maldives until...
Maldives Foreign Minister Apologises for Derogatory Remarks, Meets Indian Officials to Mend Relations
During his first official visit to New Delhi, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer apologised to the Indian government on Thursday for...
Maldivian Undergoes Fleet Modernisation With New ATR Aircraft
Maldivian, the national flag carrier, is undergoing a comprehensive modernisation plan to replace its ageing fleet with state-of-the-art aircraft by...
Chinese Firm Contracted Major Housing Project on Eydhafushi Island
The Mohamed Muizzu administration has engaged China’s Sinohydro Corporation Ltd. to construct 1,000 housing units on Eydhafushi Island, Baa Atoll,...
MFMC to Develop 14 Islands in Gaafaru Lagoon for Private Real Estate
The Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) signed a formal agreement with Atoll Works Private Limited on Wednesday for a comprehensive...
US Suspends Weapons Shipment to Israel Over Military Offensive in Rafah
US President Joe Biden has decided to halt the supply of offensive weapons to Israel, particularly those that could be...
STO’s AI-Powered Smart Store Now Open 24/7
The State Trading Organization (STO) Smart Store, the Maldives’ first AI-powered retail outlet, is now operational 24 hours a day....
Chinese Research Vessel Not Believed to Have Conducted Survey in Maldives: Fisheries Minister
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has said that he does not believe the Chinese research vessel, Xiang...
