A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have departed from United Arab Emirates to Male’ this morning, on conclusion of the official visit made at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom met with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this afternoon. The meeting was held at the Ruler’s Court, Dubai. During the meeting, the leaders discussed lasting diplomatic relations and longstanding cooperation between […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have toured the Burj Khalifa, as part of their current official visit to the UAE. The President signed the guest book and proceeded with the tour of the Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, at 2,717 feet (828 meters) […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official visit, on Monday afternoon. The current visit is made by the President and First Lady on special invitation from the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim have departed to the United Arab Emirates this morning on an official visit, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and the Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During the three day […]