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Stelco MD Hussain Fahmy Wins Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives 2024 Award

State Electric Company (Stelco) Managing Director Hussain Fahmy has been honored as the Most Inspiring Executive of the Year at the prestigious Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2024. This recognition highlights Fahmy’s exceptional leadership in achieving Stelco’s goals and his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and organizational excellence. A Journey of Dedication and Leadership […]

President Dr. Muizzu Vows to Prioritize the People Amid Criticism of Economic Policies

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to standing with the people of the Maldives, dismissing criticism from detractors who oppose certain economic policies designed to strengthen the nation’s financial stability and increase dollar availability. The government recently announced a policy requiring resorts to exchange a portion of their tourism income through local […]

Government Leads Historic Agricultural Advancement with MNU’s New Faculty

In a groundbreaking step towards agricultural innovation and education, the Maldives National University (MNU) hosted a land handover ceremony at the Northern Thoddoo Council Office, marking the launch of its Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences. This transformative project is part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s vision to enhance food security and modernize the nation’s […]

Mat Making in the Maldives: A Timeless Tradition from Gdh. Gahdhoo

Mat making, known as “Thundu Kunaa,” stands as one of the most revered traditional crafts in the Maldives, with a rich heritage dating back hundreds of years. The island of Gdh. Gahdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll is particularly celebrated for its intricate, finely woven mats, which hold both practical and symbolic importance in Maldivian culture. […]

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Champions Urgent Reforms and Action for Small Island States at SIDS Leaders’ Summit, COP29

In a compelling address at the SIDS Leaders’ Summit, held as a side event to COP29, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made a powerful call for immediate financial reforms and climate resilience strategies tailored to Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Highlighting the Maldives’ transformative efforts and the harsh reality of climate change impacts on island nations, […]

Maldives’ Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Signs MOU with Qatar Financial Centre to Enhance Financial Collaboration

The Maldives’ Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), opening doors for companies from the Maldives and beyond to register within QFC’s globally recognized business hub. This MoU strengthens Qatar’s position as a business and commercial gateway between East and West, enhancing […]

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Calls for Urgent Climate Finance Solutions at UN Climate Summit

BAKU, Azerbaijan – The Maldives’ unwavering call for climate action was powerfully renewed today by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who addressed the plenary session of COP29 with a stirring statement on the need for immediate and substantial climate finance. In his address, President Muizzu emphasized the Maldives’ resilience, strength, and longstanding commitment to environmental protection, […]

Maldives’ First Republic President: Mohamed Amin Didi (1910–1954)

Mohamed Amin Didi, the first President of the Maldives, served from 1 January 1953 to 21 August 1953. Born on 20 July 1910, he was the son of Athireegey Ahmed Dhoshimeynaa Kilegefaan and Roanugey Aishath Didi. He hailed from the prestigious Huraa dynasty on his father’s side. Amin Didi pursued his education abroad, attending St. […]

The Government Unveils Ambitious 2025 Budget Prioritizing Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Climate Action, and Social Welfare

The Government has announced a transformative budget for 2025, focusing on sustainable development, economic diversification, and social welfare enhancement. With strategic allocations in infrastructure, digital innovation, climate resilience, and healthcare and education, this budget reflects the administration’s commitment to securing a prosperous, resilient future for the Maldives and its citizens. Infrastructure Development as an Economic […]

President Muizzu Calls for Global Unity on Palestine at Arab-Islamic Summit

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivered a resolute statement at the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, hosted in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the urgent need for unified action on the crisis in Palestine. He began by commending Saudi Arabia’s exemplary leadership in convening this timely summit and praised King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their […]

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