Ahmed Ashraf

316 Articles

PCB to SOEs: Trim the Fat, Cut Costs, and Reduce Waste

In response to the nation's ongoing economic challenges, the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has issued a directive…

Mezzo Mode, the Voice of a Generation, Dies at 59

The Maldivian music community is mourning the loss of Mohamed Majid, affectionately known as 'Mezzo Mode,' who died…

‘President Muizzu Government Inherited This Crisis, But He Is Fixing It’ – Qasim on Government’s Fiscal Reforms

In a recent parliamentary meeting session with International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials, Qasim Ibrahim, Chair of the Parliament's…

Government Assures Taxi Drivers: New EV Taxi Service Will Not Disrupt Existing Operators

Transport Minister Assures Existing Operators Unaffected In a significant move towards sustainable urban transport, the government has inaugurated…

Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025: Record-Breaking Nominations and New Categories Set the Stage for May Gala

The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), has concluded its nomination phase with an impressive…

Maldives Gets Tough on Smoking: Strict Rules and Hefty Fines in Place

In a decisive move to bolster public health, the government has enacted a comprehensive regulation aimed at tightening…

Maldives Vape Ban Strengthened—Devices to Be Seized and Destroyed

Authorities has intensified its crackdown on vaping by granting police the authority to confiscate and destroy prohibited devices…

Zero Tolerance for Gangs: New Bill Aims to Dismantle Criminal Networks

In a decisive move to combat organized crime, the People's Majlis has unanimously accepted and forwarded a robust…

Crackdown in Malé: Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Gang Violence Surge

In a determined effort to curb escalating gang violence in MalĂ©, law enforcement agencies have apprehended several individuals…

President Muizzu Launches Judicial Year 2025, Emphasizes Islamic Financing

In a ceremony at the Islamic Centre, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu officially commenced the Judicial Year 2025, highlighting…

Malé Gang Feud: Man Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot

In a significant development amid escalating gang tensions in MalĂ©, a 21-year-old local, Abdulla Udhayyu, has been apprehended…

MATI’s ‘Fake Figures’ Scandal: MATATO Demands Accountability

In a bold move that challenges the integrity of the Maldives' tourism sector reporting, the Maldives Association of…

A Story of Success and Struggle: The Biography of Qasim Ibrahim Launched

A comprehensive biography detailing the life of Qasim Ibrahim, a prominent Maldivian entrepreneur and political figure, was officially…

Maldives Targets Resort Tax Evasion with Tough New Measures

In response to concerns over tax evasion within tourism sector, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has unveiled…

President Muizzu’s Economic Strategy Pays Off – Reserves Surge Under New Law!

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reports that by the end of January, resorts have exchanged over $50 million…