A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed greetings and good wishes to the leaders and the brotherly people of Islamic countries. In his message, the President noted that Eid-ul-Al’haa is an opportune time for the Muslim Ummah to unify in reinvigorating the true Islamic spirit of peace, giving and […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom attended the Eid prayer this morning at Masjidh Al Sulthan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam. After prayers the President exchanged Eid greetings with the public. President Yameen, in his annual Eid message, encouraged all Maldivians to embrace the true spirit of the occasion; to always work towards harmony and togetherness. Full […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom appealed to all to embrace the true spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa and to work towards National harmony at all times. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa. In his message, the President highlighted that the spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa was to work towards harmony instead […]
During a press conference held today at the President’s Office, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee, lead Administration representative at the All-Party Talks initiated by President Yameen, has called on all political parties in the Maldives, including Former President of Progressive Party of Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, to re-engage in the talks. Speaking at the Press […]
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, presented his Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. At the ceremony, the President welcomed the Ambassador to the Maldives and congratulated him on the commencement of his term as the Ambassador of China to […]
Commander of the goodwill fleet of China’s People Liberation Army, Rear Admiral Shen Hao has paid a courtesy call on Vice President Abdulla Jihad, this morning, at the President’s Office. At the call, the Vice President expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous contributions and support extended by the Government of China for the development […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom expressed profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional work undertaken by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in making Rasrani Bageecha a reality. During the meeting held at The President’s Office this afternoon President Yameen expressed his sincere thanks to MNDF and SIVEC. He stated that the public would […]
Vice President Abdulla Jihad has stated that students graduating tertiary studies need to be disciplined and well-mannered. He made this statement while addressing the Graduation Ceremony of the Maldives National University that was held in Dharubaaruge this evening. In his speech, the Vice President highlighted the importance of finding a job after completing their studies […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has today appointed Ahmed Naseer as the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority. President Yameen presented the letter of appointment to the Governor at the President’s Office this afternoon. Full details are available from the link below: