Author: Mohamed Reehaan
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dharumavantha Hospital. Haleem previously served as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Maldives Road Development Corporation (MRDC) during former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration. He was appointed as the hospital’s CEO at a State Minister level, and the post was previously filled by Ibrahim Saleem who served as CEO of both Dharumavantha and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Additionally, President Muizzu on Wednesday, November 22, renamed the Male’ Hospitals Board of Trustees to “City Group of…
Maps College is currently accepting applications for enrolment in the Advanced Certificate in Information Technology course. This one-year program is designed for students to build foundational understanding of information technology (IT), and will be exclusively conducted through face-to-face sessions. Eligibility Criteria C Grades and above in 3 subjects (including Islam and Dhivehi) Level III Certificate recognized by MQA Candidates should be 18 years of age or older One-year work experience and proficiency in English The total course fee is MVR 21,150, which can be paid in 10 monthly instalments of MVR 2,115. Curriculum for the program includes topics such preparing…
Maldives parliament on Monday, November 20, approved the MVR 6.5 billion supplementary budget for the current year. As approved by the budget committee, the bill was passed at the Monday’s sitting with 57 votes; but faced contention from The Democrats’ 10 MPs. Following the legislative approval, the current state budget is at MVR 49.4 billion inclusive of the supplement. Supplementary Budget Details Recurrent Expenditure: MVR 3.1 billion Capital Expenditure: MVR 3.3 billion Under the supplementary budget allocation of recurrent expenses, MVR 1.8 billion will be spent on subsidies and another MVR 1.2 billion on Aasandha – the state-initiated health insurance…
According to the Ministry of Finance, the outgoing government which ended its term on November 17, had acquired USD 3.5 billion (MVR 54 billion) in loans and guarantees. The previous government led by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took 42 loans with a combined total of USD 2.7 billion (MVR 42 billion) in the past five years, with nine of these used for cash and capital injections for state-owned enterprises (SOEs); which amounted to a loan total of USD 750 million (MVR 11.5 billion). The collective loan total of the previous government is an MVR 14.4 billion increment compared to former President…
Maldives government has established a special council for tourism development, which will be chaired by the President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The “Visitor Economy Council” was formed at the first cabinet meeting of the newly inaugurated government. At the press conference held by the President’s Office on Sunday, November 19, the Under-Secretary of Public Policy of the office Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel said that the tourism industry is one of the key and most dependable economic sectors in the Maldives, warranting special consideration and focus by the President. Firzul said that President Muizzu pledged prioritization of the industry’s growth and progress.…
While 77% of the works need to be completed in the Thilamale’ Bridge development project, only 27% of the works have been completed as per the new government. President’s Office Under-Secretary for Public Policey Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel said the reports compiled by the transitional committee showed that just 27% of the project completed, which has constituted the need for an investigation into the delay. “The foremost thing we need to do is assess the progress and condition of the work, and identify the hindrances, to understand what challenges have posed against the progress of the project,” Firzul said. He…
The newly appointed Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced plans to launch tertiary academic opportunities for local Imams to seek Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) degrees. Minister Shaheem via X said that Imams who have read for, and completed Masters Degree in a relevant Islamic field will be entitled for the PhD academic courses from international universities. The minister said that these opportunities will be available for Imams from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. Minister Shaheem’s first decision after assuming office was to transfer the mandate of Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Thinadhoo Islamic Center under the Islamic…
The Pay Commission has submitted the new pay structure for Maldives Police Service and Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) personnel to the respective agencies last Thursday, fulfilling the outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s pledge. The former spokesperson of the President’s Office Miuvaan Mohamed announced the implementation of the revised structure for the two agencies, with salary increments for police and military personnel effective January 2024. Former President Solih pledged a pay rise for security personnel during his presidential campaign, and despite the tight timeline, the Pay Commission completed its work a day before his presidential term concluded. Though specific details…
Maldives Police Service has raided the local residence of one of the directors of Hanbo Company, Hassan Mamdhooh (Mandey) as part of an ongoing investigation into potential graft, misappropriation of funds and embezzlement. Mamdhooh has faced allegations of possible misappropriation of the company funds and siphoning off its monies to personal accounts, all of which relate to Hanbo Tech’s real-estate venture in Hulhumale’; K-Park Resdencies. Police confirmed entering his residence under a court order, and was later reported that the authority had confiscated his apartment and assets under the same order. The law enforcement authority took under their custody, several…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has successfully launched the Visit Maldives members portal. The portal is specifically designed in efforts to streamline the membership and registration process for industry professionals who are interested in becoming members. Under the initiative, the target is to simplify membership registration process and enhance the overall experience for the industry professionals. The portal also serves as an effective option to facilitate participation at events such as fairs and roadshows, meeting space bookings and similar other initiatives.