President Pledges Continued Action to Shield Youth from Tobacco Risks

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting young people from the growing dangers associated with tobacco use, pledging to continue strengthening measures aimed at reducing smoking-related harm across the Maldives. The President made the remarks in a social media post shared to mark World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May…

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President Muizzu Congratulates 63 Youths Completing National Service Technical Training Program

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated 63 youths who successfully completed the technical training program conducted under the Maldivian National Service initiative. In a post shared on X, President Muizzu said the graduates completed the program on Thursday after undergoing specialized training under the national service framework. According to the President, the graduates included 37…

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President Muizzu Reviews Progress of Boduthakurufaanu Magu Redevelopment Project

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday visited the ongoing Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project to inspect the progress of construction works aimed at modernising one of Malé’s busiest roads. During the visit, he reviewed multiple segments of the project stretching from Izzudheen Jetty to the Henveiru Ferry Terminal and received updates from Minister of Construction, Housing…

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Maldivian Launches Historic Direct Flights to Australia, Connecting Maldives and Melbourne

Malé, Maldives – May 18, 2026 – In a significant milestone for Maldivian aviation and tourism, the national carrier Maldivian has inaugurated its first-ever direct flights between the Maldives and Australia, marking the inaugural nonstop air link between the two nations. The new seasonal service operates between Velana International Airport in Malé and Melbourne Airport…

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STO Launches Loyalty Programme for Shareholders, Plans Expansion to Public

The State Trading Organization Plc (STO) has introduced a new loyalty programme exclusively for its shareholders, with plans to later expand the initiative to the general public. The programme, branded under the “M-STO Loyalty Member” system, features three membership tiers — Silver, Gold, and Platinum — offering customers a range of benefits based on their…

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Navigating Adversity: President Mohamed Muizzu’s Stewardship of Maldivian Democracy Amid Partisan Opposition.

In the first half of 2026, Maldivian politics has been defined by a series of institutional tests that have underscored both the resilience of the country’s democratic framework and the persistent challenges faced by the elected executive. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who assumed office in November 2023, has consistently positioned his administration as one committed…

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