A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening met with the Maldivian community residing in UAE, as part of his current official visit to the country. The President was accompanied by First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim. Addressing the gathering this evening, the President underlined that the best ambassadors weren’t necessarily professional diplomats, but those who exemplify […]
First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim has this evening met with Her Highness, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Spouse of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates, and the Ruler of Dubai. The First Lady is currently accompanying President Yameen on a 3-day official visit to the […]
First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim has visited the Rashid Centre for the Disabled in UAE, as part of her current official visit to the country accompanying the President. The Rashid Centre for the Disabled is a humanitarian organization, which provides quality education and therapy to children with special needs. During her visit to the Centre, the […]
Joint opposition parties have expressed their concerns on the amount of loans taken by the Government of Maldives from foreign banks and funds. Speaking in a press conference held in Maafannu Kunooz over the Government’s decision to take a loan from Abu Dhabi Fund for development of Velana International Airport, Maduvvari Constituency MP Mohamed Ameeth […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of UAE, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom this evening. The President is currently on a 3-day official visit to UAE, where he will meet key leaders in order to further strengthen and diversify trade, increase technical […]
DUBAI: The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received the President of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, and his accompanying delegation. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Sheikh Maktoum Bin […]
State Trading Organization (STO) has signed as a platinum sponsor for the Maldives Investment Forum (MIF), which is to be held in Dubai on 18th December 2017. The documents were officially signed by General Manager of Business Development Mr Muslih Maseeh on behalf of STO and Deputy Minister Mr Adam Thaufeeq on behalf of Ministry […]
Maldivian diplomats have embarked on an international charm offensive as the country lobbies for a seat on the United Nations Security Council — to little fanfare at home. While the foreign ministry announced the country’s candidacy back in 2016, a new website, animated video and three hashtags have been launched to support the campaign. The […]
The Ministry of Justice through police has sought Colombo Chief Magistrate Court’s permission to record a statement from a Sri Lankan in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate the incumbent Maldives President Abdulla Yameen in 2015. The Ministry of Justice had made a request from Colombo Chief Magistrate that the Colombo Crimes Division be […]