The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced special operating hours for the final 10 days of Ramadan, confirming that physical branches will open on only two days during this spiritually significant period. According to the bank, branch services will be available on Wednesday the 11th an…
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced special operating hours for the final 10 days of Ramadan, confirming that physical branches will open on only two days during this spiritually significant period. According to the bank, branch services wi…
President Mohamed Muizzu has assured the public that the Maldives is financially prepared to settle its USD 500 million sukuk obligation due in April, revealing that the country currently holds more than USD 650 million in reserves. Speaking at t…
Two Maldivian nationals have been taken into police custody after allegedly attempting to collect luggage belonging to a Malaysian woman arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking at Velana International Airport. The arrests come as part of an ong…
The Maldives currently has 301 individuals who have memorized the Holy Quran in full, according to Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. In addition, more than 1,800 students across the country are actively engaged in Quran mem…
Physical work has officially started on the long-awaited bridge linking the main island of Maafushi with its reclaimed area, marking a major step in the island’s ongoing expansion and development. A ceremony was held on the island to mark the la…
Twelve individuals, including former senior officials, have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to secure land plots through forged documents under the government’s Binveriya housing initiative. Among those charged is Mohamed Fazeel…
The Maldivian government is preparing to pursue legal action in response to the United Kingdom’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking a significant escalation in a long-running regional dispute. In comment…
A 38 year old Malaysian national has been arrested at Velana International Airport on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maldives, police have confirmed. The suspect, identified as Ranjini Jeevananthan, was taken into custo…