Ahmed Ashraf

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“A Historic Step”: Minister Ameen on Maldivian AERO’s New 12-Storey HQ

Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), the national airline of the Maldives operating under the brand Maldivian, has officially…

After Years off the Podium, Mahloof Quits MDP and Prepares Return to Politics

Former Youth & Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof has left the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) after nearly ten years,…

Boduthakurufaanu road project races ahead: MTCC completes 132 meters of sheet piling

The Boduthakurufaanu north side road development project is moving forward at rapid speed, with Maldives Transport and Contracting…

President Muizzu Cuts Council Costs: Street Lighting to Be Billed at Domestic Rate from 2026

In a decisive step toward strengthening decentralization, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that from January 1, 2026,…

MATATO thanks CEO Suzan for transformative leadership as she resigns

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has bid farewell to its Chief Executive Officer,…

Blood on the streets of Kathmandu as Gen Z protests censorship and corruption

In one of the most powerful demonstrations in recent memory, Nepal’s Generation Z mobilized thousands in Kathmandu today…

“People Want This”: President Muizzu Pushes to Slash Perks for Ex-Presidents and Ex-MPs #AbolishExMPBenefits

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called for reducing state-funded benefits for former presidents and ex-members of parliament, framing…

Loyal Service Rewarded: President Appoints Fahmy as Principal Secretary on Policy

Hussain Fahmy, the former Managing Director of State Electric Company Limited (STELCO), has been elevated to a top…

VIA emergency exercise: Expect Sinamalé Bridge airport lane closure from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday

Velana International Airport (VIA) will stage its biennial Airport Full-Scale Emergency Exercise (AFEX) on Monday, September 8, 2025,…

STELCO leadership change: Fahmy bids goodbye, hails President Muizzu’s support

Hussain Fahmy, who has served State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) for nearly three decades, has bid farewell to…

STELCO gets new MD: Fahmy replaced with Ahmed Shamah Rasheed

The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has announced a leadership change at State Electric Company Limited (STELCO), appointing…

President Muizzu rallies national football team: “Play with pride, bring glory home”

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has personally reached out to the Maldives national football team, commending their strong start…

Visit Maldives launches centralized Events Calendar to boost tourism engagement

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), operating under the brand Visit Maldives, has unveiled The Events…

Blood Moon over Maldives: Total lunar eclipse to peak tonight at 11:11 p.m.

A total lunar eclipse—popularly dubbed a “blood moon”—will be fully visible across the Maldives tonight (Sunday, 7 September…

MACL Steps Up: Nationwide Review of Domestic Airports after RACL Merger

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has begun a comprehensive review of domestic airports under its management, marking a…