A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
This Dhivehi language video was aired by local TV station Raajje TV. During a time where a proposed sale of Faafu Atoll to Saudi Arabia has been spread worldwide, Saudi Embassy in the Maldives has released a statement last Friday, denying those claims saying that it has nothing to do with Saudi Government.The statement released […]
This Dhivehi language video was aired by local TV station Raajje TV. A report by Abdullah Naseer Even though Maldives have seen several rulers it is rare to see a woman ruler throughout the history. Historical documents reveal that Rehendhi Khadeeja did rule the Maldives three times and no other women ever ruled the Maldives. […]
This is a loose translation of the speech by President Abdullah Yameen on the Inauguration of the Tenacious Women Expo 2017 This certainly is turning out to be a very glamorous and happy event. This has become the very first expo exclusively for women in honouring women. Your courage and determination are evident since so […]
March 13 13:21 2017 by Saya Ahmed *Aishath Mohamed, a 25-year-old woman from the island of Kulhudhufushi in Haa Dhaal atoll, recalls her first visit to the capital. She was 12 years old, excited to compete in the national Quran recital competition. But on her first night in Malé, in a cramped room with four teenage […]
by Azra Naseem 3. Muizzing Maldives Yesterday, from The Guardian, Dhivehin finally learned what the government has in store for the Maldives. The publication ended weeks of speculation as to what Dear Leader Yameen has been planning for us ever since he got up close and personal with the unscrupulous and filthy rich Saudi royal […]
The short answer is sort of yes. The atoll in question is Faafu which is a sparsely populated atoll with lots of beautiful islands. Total population of Faafu atoll of around 5,000 will, in all likelihood, be resettled in Hulhumale under the proposed deal. The deal is rumored to be worth USD 10 billion and […]
The original Dhivehi article, by reporter Ismail Naseer, was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 1 March, 2017. The following is a loose translation: Saying the projects of this government are being conducted in a very transparent manner, President Yameen made fun of the opposition at a PPM event held Wednesday. While appearing in an […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on the avas.mv website on 1 March, 2017. Note that no author is mentioned. The following is a loose translation: Political upheavals as the main obstruction No fear of sacrificing the economy Responsible political actions needed “Tourism is very delicate. When a volcano erupts in a country and flights […]