Yazmeed Mohamed, ex-PNC Majlis candidate, elected as JSC vice president

Yazmeed Mohamed, who contested last year’s parliamentary elections for the GA. Villingili constituency on the main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) ticket, has been elected Vice President of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). His...

Gianni Infantino to Play Special Football Match in Malé with President Muizzu on Friday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will take part in a special football match in Malé City this Friday, alongside President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, during his one-day official visit to the Maldives. Infantino is visiting on the invitation of Football...

Government printing money to fund elections and wasteful spending: Nafa Naseem

Renowned economist Mohamed Naseem (Nafa Naseem) has claimed that the government is printing money through the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) because it lacks funds to cover expenses for the upcoming elections and other wasteful spending. Nafa’s...

MPL holds discussion with Sri Lankan-Maldives Business Council Officials to strengthen business ties

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) held a meeting with officials from the Sri Lanka - Maldives Business Council to explore potential areas of collaboration and strengthen business relations between the two nations, Maldives and Sri Lanka. The meeting...

MDP members being summoned to police on political orders: Mauroof

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the authorities of politically motivated actions, alleging that police summons issued to its members are being driven by orders from political leaders rather than genuine...

PM reviews uplift projects in KP

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held an important meeting with Members of Parliament and political leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to discuss the country’s overall political landscape and review the...

Government Revenue Reaches MVR 30.7 Billion; 8.5% Growth and Controlled Spending Bolster Fiscal Position

Government revenue and grants have reached MVR 30.7 billion as of October 16, 2025 — an 8.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Weekly Fiscal Development Report published by the Ministry of Finance. The...

Maldives and EU reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation

The Former President and Special Envoy of the President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS), on the sidelines of the Global...

Bulgaria Has Potential to Become Boutique Destination in Region - Deputy Tourism Minister Georgieva

The Maldives, Bali, and Dubai are already symbols of high-class tourism, but Bulgaria has the potential to become a boutique destination in Southeastern Europe, offering luxury woven into Bulgarian culture, uniqueness, and hospitality. This was...

Maldives sets new Guinness World Record for joint snorkelling

22 October 2025 &nbsp 2 minutes of reading Participants came from 13 islands and 15 resorts to set the record (Photo: Visit Maldives) The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with a total of...

President fulfils pledge to establish police services on all inhabited islands

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced the fulfilment of his presidential pledge to establish police services on every inhabited island in the Maldives. Speaking to residents of L. Gan during his ongoing tour of the inhabited islands of...

Pres. Muizzu and FIFA president to play football match

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s president Gianni Infantino are scheduled to play a football match on Friday evening. Infantino is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives on an official visit...

Dhidhdhoo Islamic Centre Fully Completed, Will Open as a Functional Hub for Quranic Education: Minister Shaheem

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has announced that the construction of the Islamic Centre in Haa Alif Dhidhdhoo has been fully completed, emphasizing that the centre will not be opened “in name only.” Minister...

Centara invites UAE guests to celebrate National Day with exclusive Maldives getaways

As one of the most notable occasions in the GCC calendar, UAE National Day presents the perfect opportunity to plan a dream island getaway at one of Centara Hotels & Resorts’ Maldivian destinations. Travellers can discover their own piece of...

Maldives, EU discuss fisheries and trade

Maldives has held high-level discussions with the European Union on strengthening cooperation in sustainable fisheries and expanding trade opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025,...

President: MVR 2.3B to be paid, projects outsourced

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will pay MVR 2.3 billion to private businesses and award multiple development projects to private construction companies within the next 10 days. Speaking at a public gathering in...

Fayyaz: Feydhoo wise, others will grow

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has described Feydhoo’s decision to remain under Addu City Council as a wise one, while expressing hope that Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo will prosper independently following their...

DMRR receives warm response as thousands hit the track

The Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), the country’s largest and only internationally recognized running event, was held on Friday at Central Park in Hulhumale', drawing a vibrant turnout of over 4,500 runners from across the Maldives. The race...

Maldives, EU discuss sustainable fisheries and trade at Global Tourism Forum

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting focused on...

Maldives win ‘Best Beach Destination’ at Tourism Awards

Maldives has been crowned ‘Best Beach Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards 2025. The award was accepted by Special Envoy of the President, former president Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s place, during the...