Ahmed Ashraf

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“Work is Underway to Restore Power” Says STELCO After MalĂ©, HulhumalĂ© Outage

Electricity supply was disrupted for MalĂ© and HulhumalĂ© region at approximately 9:20am on Saturday. The State Electric Company…

Got a Business Dream? BML’s MVR 500K Startup Grant Could Make It Real

Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened applications for its 2025 Startup Grant Programme, with an expanded funding pool…

Rilwan Case: ADM Condemns 11 Years of Silence and Obstruction

The Association for Democracy in the Maldives (ADM) has called on the People’s Majlis and the international community…

President Muizzu Condemns Israeli Plan to Seize Gaza, Calls for Urgent Global Action

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s reported plan to assume control of Gaza,…

MP Falah Crushes False Rumors: PNC PG United Behind President Muizzu

PNC Parliamentary Group Leader and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah has strongly condemned what he described as “slanderous and…

Maldives Reefs Get High-Tech Guardian: Stream Foundation & Ooredoo Join Forces

Ooredoo Maldives and Stream Foundation have marked a major milestone in their collaborative efforts with the Maldives Coral…

STO Rescues Market: Onions Now Just MVR 15 Per Kilo Amid Shortage

State Trading Organization (STO) has stepped in to ease the ongoing onion shortage in the Maldives by releasing…

President Muizzu Leads Economic Revival: $213M in Debt Repaid from Reserves

In a significant stride toward fiscal stability, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has disclosed that over $213 million…

Actress Sexually Assaulted During Massage: UK Court Labels Attacker as Maldivian, Name Sparks Doubt

A man described in UK court proceedings as being “from the Maldives” has been sentenced to four years…

Indian Airports on Alert: BCAS Warns of Terror Plot by Pakistani Groups Between Sept 22–Oct 2

The India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a nationwide security alert, directing all airports and…

STO Opens Central Pharmacy in Hulhumalé to Boost Healthcare Access

In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare accessibility in the growing city of HulhumalĂ©, State Trading Organization (STO)…

President Muizzu Appoints Ustaz Abdul Ghani Mohamed as New Chief Justice of Maldives

In a landmark move underscoring his commitment to justice and Islamic values, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed…

Falah Vows 80% Win for PNC in 2026 Councils, Slams MDP’s ‘Bribery Politics’

Ruling party parliamentary group leader and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah has confidently declared that the People’s National Congress…

President Muizzu Administration Quadruples Inmate Wages for First Time in 25 Years, Paves Path to Productive Reintegration

In a historic reform after 25 years of stagnation, the government under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has significantly…

Kihaa Maldives Busted: No Licence, No Tax—Who’s Protecting Them?

A week-long investigation by The Standard Maldives has uncovered that Kihaa Maldives, a luxury resort situated within the…