18+ hour, 5+ 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…...

1+ day, 2+ hour 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, 7+ 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, 8+ 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…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (199+ words) Bank of Maldives (BML) stated today that the collection of the "cross-border" fee, which was previously charged when withdrawing cash from ATMs using debit cards abroad, has now been stopped. The cross-border fee is a fee charged by all banks…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (287+ words) Iongrid has been appointed the exclusive distributor in the Maldives for Chinese company ExploMar, which manufactures electric outboard engines. ExploMar said in a statement that its electric outboard engines could help transform the Maldives’ maritime transport sector by reducing emissions…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (211+ words) Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled for an official visit to Maldives. Sources state that Anwar Ibrahim will be visiting Maldives next week. PM Anwar will be coming to Maldives after the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit held in India....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (254+ words) Sunday, September 6, 2026 To date, MVR 9.2 billion has been issued from banks towards personal loans and credit cards this year. Data from the central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority, shows that amounts issued in July exceeds figures from July last year by…...

2+ week, 7+ 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   (91+ words) The administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took the Sukuk in 2021 to pay off the USD 250 million "Sunny Side" bond. President Muizzu and Finance Minister Zameer: The Ministry of Finance stated today that with the settlement of the Sukuk…...