15+ hour, 2+ min ago   (468+ words) To mark the beginning of the construction of the Maldives' largest mosque, with a capacity to accommodate approximately 10,000 people for prayer at one time in Hulhumalé, the foundation stone was laid today. As a special activity on the day commemorating…...

23+ hour, 21+ min ago   (266+ words) Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has marked its 15th anniversary by highlighting the expansion of its digital banking services and its focus on Islamic finance principles. The bank, which began operations on the anniversary of the Maldives’ conversion to Islam, has introduced…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (322+ words) In conjunction with the 900th hijri anniversary of Maldives embracing Islam, a symposium for young khatibs has commenced today. A khatib is a person qualified to deliver sermons during special prayers on Fridays and Eid. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (257+ words) The Waqf company established to develop mosques and waqf buildings will bring new life to the Maldives’ religious sector, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said last night. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 900th anniversary of the Maldives’ embracing Islam, President Muizzu…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (250+ words) The central bank, MMA, has urged all parties today to comply with the Foreign Exchange Act. The authority stated to the media that although the Foreign Exchange Act and the Money Changing Business Regulation clearly state that foreign exchange businesses…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (60+ words) Monday, August 31, 2026 Jameela received her letter of appointment at a ceremony held at the President’s Office this morning. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Parliament approves Jameela Ali as high commissioner to UK UK Ambassador and CPJ critisize Adhadhu raid and travel…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (51+ words) Edition.mv Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Man arrested for using another's airport pass The remand order issued by the Criminal Court today, which extended his detention by 15 days. Indian man detained for smuggling drugs into Maldives US national arrested at Airport with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (68+ words) During the certificate awarding ceremony in the fifth round of training young khatib's, the minister said that a generation of imam's that uphold their duties at various mosques across Maldives is almost lost. Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Islamic Minister…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (88+ words) Edition.mv Dr Hassan’s English-Dhivehi dictionary launched The 1,992-page "Ingireysi-Dhivehi Basfoiy", unveiled at a special ceremony at MNU, is the largest single-volume book ever published in the Dhivehi language. It contains Dhivehi meanings for more than 120,000 English words. President Maumoon…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (48+ words) Edition.mv Shiuree resigns as Visit Maldives MD Shiuree was appointed to the company, previously run under the name MMPRC, on June 13, 2024. Visit Maldives profit falls by 37 percent Greatest achievement is maintaining Maldives as the world's most popular destination: Giyas...