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Adhaalath to support a coalition govt in 2018 elections

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Members of Adhaalath Party at a rally of Maldives United Opposition. PHOTO/ADHAALATH PARTY Religiously conservative Adhaalath Party has revealed that it will back a coalition government that shares its beliefs in the upcoming presidential election slated for 2018. Adhaalath Party released a statement on Friday night stating that it would fully support a coalition that […]

MTCC's biggest dredger 'Mahaa Jaffar' entering H. Dh. Kulhudhuffushi on October 25, 2017. PHOTO : MTCC

Maldives pres kicks off land reclamation for Kulhudhuffushi airport

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Aerial view showing MTCC’s dredger “Maha Jarraf” off the coast of HDh. Kulhudhuffushi. President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has officially launched the land reclamation project for the development of a domestic airport in Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi island. Yameen inaugurated the project at a colourful ceremony held in the island on Saturday evening. He was […]

President inaugurates the land reclamation project for Kulhudhuffushi Airport development, and Mahaa Jarraafu dredger – Press Releases

President inaugurates the land reclamation project for Kulhudhuffushi Airport development, and Mahaa Jarraafu dredger – Press Releases

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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inuagurated the land reclamation project for Kulhudhuffushi Airport development, and Mahaa Jarraafu dredger today, as part of his current visit to the island. MTCC’s trailing suction hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu is the largest in the Easydredge series of standard twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredgers, with a length of overall […]

President arrives at Kulhudhuffushi Island – Press Releases

President arrives at Kulhudhuffushi Island – Press Releases

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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived at Kulhudhuffushi island of South Thiladhunmathi Atoll today, as part of his current visit to the island. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the land reclamation project for Kulhudhuffushi Airport development, and Maldives Transport and Contracting […]

President departs to Kulhudhuffushi, South Thiladhummathi Atoll – Press Releases

President departs to Kulhudhuffushi, South Thiladhummathi Atoll – Press Releases

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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this afternoon departed on a visit to Kulhudhuffushi Island of South Thiladhummathi Atoll. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the land reclamation project for Kulhudhuffushi Airport development, and Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s trailing suction hopper dredger Mahaa Jarraafu. Full details are available from the link below: