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Yameen speaks after opening Kulhudhuffushi Runway

Why President Yameen got defeated

By Marco Robinson 6 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: No one would disagree; President Yameen has been an exemplary leader in bringing developments. During his five year reign, he had indeed accomplished so much more in comparison to any other president during their full terms […]

Amin Javed Faizal (L) with his wife, gender minister Zeneesha Zaki, pictured at the official Independence Day ceremony in July 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Maldives appoints new additional secretary at foreign ministry

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Amin Javed Faizal (L) with his wife, Gender Minister Zeneesha Zaki, pictured at the official Independence Day ceremony in July 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives government on Tuesday appointed Amin Javed Faizal as the additional secretary at the foreign ministry. According to the President’s Office, the position bears the same status as a deputy […]