Maldives targets to reach net-zero by 2030, says President...
December 14 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Maldives targets to reach net-zero by 2030, says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
The president made this remark during the ongoing...
Chinese envoy refutes Speaker Nasheed's claims over loan r...
December 12 ,2020
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
The Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Zhang Lizhong has refuted statements by Maldivian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed over state...
Maldives to begin COVID-19 vaccination in early 2021
December 11 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
The Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) has announced that mass vaccination against COVID-19 will begin in the Maldives during the...
Senior level discussions between Maldives-China tomorrow
December 10 ,2020
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Lizhong (L) and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid
Senior level meetings between Maldives and Chin...
Maldives’’ court orders additional time to be provided for...
December 7 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
A Maldivian Criminal Court has ordered the state to make arrangements such that jailed former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom ca...
Maldives classifies mutiny within police as a separate cri...
December 4 ,2020
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
The Committee on National Security Services of the Maldivian parliament has passed amendments to the Maldives Police Service Bill, clas...
Maldives makes masks mandatory in all residential islands
December 3 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Director General of Public Health, Maimoona Aboobakuru has made changes to the measures
implemented in Maldives to control the s...
Visit Maldives launched marketing activities in China
December 2 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Visit Maldives has launched two major marketing activities in China.
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC ) said...
Maldives to work "very closely" with China to overcome Cov...
December 1 ,2020
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By: Aishath Shaany
Chinese Ambassador, Zhang Lizhong, met with Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid and Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer on Monday
Maldives...
A tale of two bridges: India and China vying for influence...
November 30 ,2020
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By: Nectar Gan
The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge connects Malé with Hulhule and Hulhumalé islands.
In the heart of the Indian Oc...
Maldives named 'World's Leading Destination' at World Trav...
November 30 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
The Maldives has won the title of ‘World’s Leading Destination’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. This is the f...
Discussions held to open Muslim World League office in Mal...
November 28 ,2020
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By: Aishath Shaany
Discussions have been held to open an office of the Muslim World League in the Maldives.
The discussions took place during a meeting b...
Maldives defense minister Mariya to visit Sri Lanka
November 27 ,2020
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
Maldivian defense minister Mariya Ahmed Didi is set to visit Sri Lanka on an official visit at the request of the Sri Lankan Secr...
Maldives to receive Japanese grant to strengthen Coast Gua...
November 24 ,2020
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By: Meera Srinivasan
The Maldives and Japan on Sunday signed an agreement for a Japanese grant of $ 7.6 million to be extended to the Maldives Coast Guard a...
Development paradigm will provide opportunities for cooper...
November 23 ,2020
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By: Zhang Lizhong
The recently concluded Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee adopted The Proposals for Formulating the 14th Five-Year...
Maldives inaugurates new airport in northernmost atoll
November 21 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Maldives President Ibrahim Solih inaugurated a new airport in Hoarafushi in Haa Alifu Atoll, local media reported on Friday.
Speaking...
Maldives: China has deferred payment of several loans
November 20 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
The President’s Office of Maldives on Wednesday said China has deferred repayment of several loans.
The President’s Office...
Maldives’ Local council election to be scheduled for March...
November 19 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
The Local Council Election may be held on March 6, 2021, Maldives’ Election Commission has announced.
The council election and t...
China-Maldives relations: New era, new philosophy and new...
November 18 ,2020
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By: Mariyam Hishma
The recent conclusion of the 5th Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee is a crucial meeting at the decisive historical mome...
Heavy reliance on India for grants sparks concern in Maldi...
November 16 ,2020
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By: Fathimath Aruma Hussain
The Attorney General’s Office has expressed concern over the heavy reliance on a single country for grants in the proposed state...
Saudi Arabia backs Maldives’ candidature for UNGA presiden...
November 14 ,2020
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By: SAM Staff
Saudi Arabia has backed the candidature of Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in the Maldives’ bid for the United Nations General As...
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