Ahmed Ashraf

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Muizzu-Modi relations power new USD 360m support for Maldives economy

India has cleared a fresh currency swap drawdown equivalent to approximately USD 360 million for the Maldives, underscoring…

Minister reassures public with verified facts on MNU hostel tragedy

Home Minister Ali Ihusaan has disclosed a detailed timeline of events leading to the death of an 18-year-old…

ā€œDemand is Surgingā€: Edelweiss Air Adds Extra Maldives Flights for Summer 2026

Switzerland’s Edelweiss Air has announced an expansion of its Maldives operations, adding extra flights to accommodate strong travel…

Maldives Post Enhances Access with New Service Center Opposite Justice Building

Maldives Post has officially shifted its public-facing services from the Post Building to a newly established Service Center…

Nazim sidelined: Has the deputy speaker lost trust within ruling ranks?

The ruling establishment has moved decisively to strengthen parliamentary oversight, removing Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim from two of…

BML Rejects Rumors of Secret 30% Charges on Hundreds of Merchants

An X post by Mohamed Saeed, Spokesperson of the Bank of Maldives (BML), has firmly dismissed allegations circulating…

ā€œOver USD 100M Facilitated in Q1 TTs,ā€ Says BML CEO Shareef

The Bank of Maldives (BML) facilitated more than USD 100 million in Telegraphic Transfers (TT) during the first…

President Muizzu salutes MNDF sacrifices, reaffirms its role as Maldives’ security backbone

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has described the Maldives National Defence Force as the country’s most formidable and capable…

HRCM raises alarm over rising hate speech at nighttime gatherings

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives has raised alarm over a surge in inflammatory rhetoric during nighttime political…

BML Spokesperson Fires Back at Forex Claims, Says No Black Market Involvement

An X post by Mohamed Saeed, Spokesperson of the Bank of Maldives (BML), has firmly dismissed allegations circulating…

Maldives does not support war or destruction of any nation, President Muizzu says

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives firmly opposes war and the destruction of any country,…

BML Posts MVR 631M Profit as Assets Cross Historic MVR 60B in Q1 2026

Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened 2026 with strong financial momentum, reporting a 27 percent year-on-year rise in…

President Muizzu enforces merit-first policy for government appointments

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a sweeping shift toward merit-based government appointments, pledging to prioritise professional qualifications…

President Muizzu prioritises governance reforms, says no extra constitutional changes needed

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that his administration will not pursue additional constitutional amendments beyond those already…

BML Rejects Adhadhu Report, Confirms Dollar Support for TTs Ongoing

The Bank of Maldives has firmly rejected claims published by Adhadhu alleging that the bank has halted US…