Maldives’ Human Capital Index Stunted Due to Education Gaps: World Bank Report
The World Bank’s maiden Human Capital Review (HCR) for the Maldives found that a child born in the country today...
Hamas Presents Counterproposal for Ceasefire; Israel Obstructs Entry of Aid Into Gaza
Hamas has submitted a counterproposal to a Gaza truce plan, outlining specific deadlines and deeming its terms reasonable and realistic....
IMF Cautions Maldives on Slowdown After Positive Post-Pandemic Growth, Urges Implementation of Proposed Fiscal Reforms
The Maldives’ post pandemic growth has been strong, but recently normalised, with growth in 2024 projected at 5.2 percent even...
China Says Research Vessel’s Visit to Maldives Is Exclusively for Peaceful Purposes
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that the research being carried out by a Chinese vessel calling at a port...
ACC Draws Ire From Lawmakers Over Housing Scheme Probe
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing criticism from the public and parliamentarians for its ongoing investigation into the allocation of...
Maldives Will Conduct Hydrography Survey Independently, Says President Muizzu
The Maldives’ marine resources will be protected and thus surveyed, and mapped, by the nation itself, President Mohamed Muizzu has...
EC Seeks Parliamentary Support as Ramadan Election Rescheduling Debate Continues
The Elections Commission of Maldives (EC), grappling with the complexities of conducting the upcoming parliamentary elections during the Islamic fasting...
High Court Reviews Historic Death Sentence Appeal by Foreign National in Maldives
Shah Alom Mia (Salim), a Bangladeshi national sentenced to death for the murder of Maldivian businessman Mahmood Abubakuru, has requested...
Saudi Fund Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Maldives Fisheries Industry
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has pledged support to the Maldives’ fisheries industry. The SFD assured their support to...
MIFCO Showcases Products at Saudi Seafood Expo
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has showcased its latest products at the Saudi International Marine Exhibition and Conference (SIMEC); the...
