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Malé, Maldives – First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has called on healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities to take collective action in addressing the growing impact of endometriosis on women’s health in the Maldives. She made the remarks this evening at Dharumavantha Hospital, where she attended as Guest of Honour at the closing of the Workshop Series Episode 3, “Embracing Wellness: A Holistic and Evidence-Based Approach to Understanding Endometriosis in Light of Current Research,” organised by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Maldives (SOGM). Opening her address with a firm call to action, the First Lady highlighted that staying informed on…

Tianjin, China – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has urged the international community, including members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), to unite in advocating for justice, dignity, and peace for the people of Palestine. The call was made during his address at the “SCO Plus” Meeting held on Monday in Tianjin, China. In his remarks, President Muizzu reflected on a milestone year for the Maldives, marking 60 years since gaining independence and joining the United Nations. He reaffirmed that the Maldives remains unwavering in its commitment to the principles of peace, dialogue, and diplomacy  values the island nation has upheld…

Tianjin, China – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China this morning at the Tianjin Yingbin Hotel, where the two leaders held high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations. President Xi warmly welcomed President Dr. Muizzu and expressed appreciation for his official visit to China, noting its importance in deepening the long-standing friendship between the two nations. In response, President Dr. Muizzu expressed his delight at visiting China for the second time in an official capacity and extended gratitude to President Xi for the warm invitation and generous hospitality. The meeting…

Baa Atoll, Maldives — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to replace exclusionary policies with an inclusive, citizen-focused approach as part of his administration’s strategy to achieve national development goals. Speaking to residents of Kamadhoo Island during his ongoing tour of Baa Atoll, the President acknowledged that the island had been overlooked in the past and vowed to ensure it receives the attention and resources it needs. Reaffirming his commitment to tangible, people-driven progress, Dr Muizzu announced that the government will prioritise development projects across key sectors, including health, education, and sports. He confirmed that work on Kamadhoo’s football grounds…

San Francisco & Toronto — August 8, 2025 — Ripple, a leading enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions provider, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rail, a Toronto-based stablecoin payments infrastructure company, in a deal valued at $200 million. The acquisition, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approval, will integrate Rail’s advanced capabilities—including virtual accounts, automated back-office operations, and banking partnerships—into Ripple Payments. This move aims to deliver a fully integrated, scalable, and compliant stablecoin payment solution for global clients. Ripple Payments already operates with a broad payout network, significant digital asset liquidity, and more…

August 7, 2025 — OpenAI has released its most advanced AI model to date, GPT-5, bringing significant improvements in reasoning, accuracy, and usability to millions of ChatGPT users worldwide. Key Upgrades GPT-5 unifies previous models into a single system that automatically adapts to user needs, removing the need to manually switch versions. Notable enhancements include: Improved accuracy with fewer factual errors and hallucinations. Expanded integrations with tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, and customizable voice tones. Developer flexibility via three API versions—GPT-5, GPT-5-mini, and GPT-5-nano—for different performance and cost needs. Higher capacity with a 256K token context window for handling longer…

State Trading Organization Plc (STO), the leading public enterprise in the Maldives, has reported a net profit of MVR 163.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a modest decline of 3.3% compared to the MVR 168.7 million posted in Q1. Despite a reduction in quarterly sales, STO demonstrated financial resilience through effective cost control, solid non-fuel segment growth, and stronger liquidity. According to the company’s Q2 2025 financial disclosure, total revenue reached MVR 3.55 billion, representing a 12% decrease from the previous quarter’s MVR 4.02 billion. The revenue decline is primarily attributed to the normalization of global fuel…

As traditional employment structures continue to shift, the gig economy has become a powerful force reshaping the modern workforce. What was once a niche option favored by creatives and part-time workers has now entered the mainstream, influencing industries ranging from technology and design to logistics and consulting, and offering greater flexibility and independence for professionals worldwide. Gig Economy by the NumbersOnline gig work accounts for approximately 4.4% to 12.5% of the global labor force, amounting to between 154 million and 435 million gig workers worldwide. This variation depends on whether marginal and secondary workers are included. The global gig economy…

In a sweeping upgrade to its search engine, Google has launched two advanced AI-driven features—Web Guide and AI Mode—that signal a bold new era in how people discover, consume, and interact with online information. The updates are part of Google’s ongoing mission to make Search more intelligent, useful, and personalized in the age of generative AI. Smarter, Organized Results with Web Guide Now available to users through Search Labs, Web Guide reorganizes traditional search results into AI-curated categories with accompanying summaries. Instead of presenting users with a flat list of links, the feature groups results based on intent or subtopics,…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated MCGH Opticals today at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), a dedicated opticianry service established under the Malé City Group of Hospitals (MCGH) as part of the government’s broader healthcare expansion initiative. Following the inauguration, President Muizzu toured the facility and personally handed over prescription glasses to the first three customers to benefit from the newly launched service. MCGH Opticals was established in response to the President’s announcement on May 31, which introduced a set of measures to improve public access to high-quality eyewear in a convenient and cost-effective manner. A key element of…