daily blogs Thu, Oct 24, 2024
24 Oct 2024 02:03 PM
@abkhaleel:
24 Oct 2024 02:03 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has attended the side event titled "Malta’s Small States Centre of Excellence: Future Proofing Small States" on the sidelines of CHOGM 2024. The minister spoke about “futureproofing” SIDS where he called on the voice of small states to be amplified in the international arena.

@statsmaldives:
24 Oct 2024 01:59 PM

National Statistical Capacity Development and Research Centre and the National Statistical Research Agenda on Big Data for SDGs was inaugurated today by Chancellor of Maldives National University, Dr. Mahamood Shougee.

@statsmaldives:
24 Oct 2024 01:57 PM

First ever Maldives Datathon was launched today by Chief Statistician of MBS, Ms. Aishath Hassan. A Datathon is an event where people use data and technology to solve problems. Participants explore numbers, find patterns, and come up with creative solutions.

First ever Maldives Datathon was launched today by Chief Statistician of MBS, Ms. Aishath Hassan.

Read more about the Datathon https://t.co/doIR61Hc3l#statsday2024@womenintechmv @UNFPAMaldives @UNICEFMaldives @ilo pic.twitter.com/fR5gFDbdnz

— Statistics Maldives (@statsmaldives) October 23, 2024 >

@TeamFenaka:
24 Oct 2024 01:55 PM

Representatives from Dongfang Electric Corporation Ltd., the contractor for the new 32MW CPS power plant in Addu City, along with their financing partner CITIC Bank and members of our management team, conducted an on-site assessment in Addu City.

@CustomsMv:
24 Oct 2024 01:52 PM

Deputy Commissioner of Maldives Customs Ibrahim Mafaaz accepted valuable enforcement equipment donated by the US EXBS program. Maldives Customs Service extended their gratitude to the US EXBS program for this donation, which will significantly strengthen the border security capabilities and aid in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.

@statsmaldives:
24 Oct 2024 01:49 PM

Statistical pocketbook 2024 was launched by Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed during the official event held today to mark National Statistics Day 2024.

@HPA_MV:
24 Oct 2024 01:47 PM

Health Protection Agency has conducted awareness sessions for parents and teachers of Haa Alifu Atoll Education Centre. This was part of the "Dhafara" and the "25by30" campaigns. These efforts were supported by World Health Organization (WHO)

Vice President emphasises need for innovative and sustainable management practices
24 Oct 2024 12:25 PM

Vice President His Excellency Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef on Thursday emphasised the need for more public-private partnerships that introduce innovative and sustainable management practices. He made the remarks at the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s CEO-Leader’s Event at the CHOGM Business Forum.

Read more at presidency.mv

@MNUedu:
24 Oct 2024 12:13 PM

The Center for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE) of Maldives National University has announced the EduTech Symposium 2025. The symposium has been scheduled for September 17-18, 2025. This year's theme is, "Leveraging Education through the Advancement of Technology.”

@MTCCPlc:
24 Oct 2024 12:11 PM

Our MD, (Retd) Deputy Commissioner of Police Ahmed Saudee and his team met with senior officials of the Ministry of Homeland Security and Maldives Immigration. Discussions focused on areas of mutual collaboration between our organizations.

@MTCCPlc:
24 Oct 2024 12:09 PM

Managing Director of MTCC (Retd) Deputy Commissioner of Police Ahmed Saudee and his team met with Deputy General Manager Mr. Sean Ang Hong Hock of Tracktors Singapore Limited and his team. Discussions focused on mutual areas of interest.

@MAAWmv:
24 Oct 2024 12:06 PM

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Aishath Rameela meets with President of Lazio Regional Council in Italy Antonio Aurigemma. Minister Dr Rameela is currently on an official visit to Italy.

@abkhaleel:
24 Oct 2024 12:01 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel sends condolences to his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, following the terror attack on Wednesday. The Foreign Minister added that the Government of Maldives strongly condemns this act of violence and stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Türkiye.

The President sends message of condolence to the President of Türkiye
24 Oct 2024 11:53 AM

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu has conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and loved ones, and prayers for the swift recovery of those injured following the
tragic attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara.

In his message to His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, President Dr Muizzu expressed his sorrow on learning about the attack and condemned it on behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives.

The message concluded with affirmation of Maldives’ solidarity with the brotherly and sisterly people of Türkiye.

@MMuizzu:
24 Oct 2024 11:51 AM

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced special measures in line with the economic reform agenda proposed as part of the 2025 national budget. As an initial step, the President stated he will not be taking 50 percent of his salary as President.

The President shared this news via a post on his official X account on Wednesday evening.

Additionally, the President announced the following measures, which will be in effect for a two-year period:

1. A salary reduction of 10 percent for all politically appointed individuals.
2. A salary reduction of 10 percent for all staff of state-owned enterprises, excluding banks. Consequently, the take-home salaries of heads of these enterprises will be capped at MVR 90,000.
3. A proposition to relevant bodies to reduce the salaries of heads of independent institutions by 10 percent.
4. A proposition to the heads of the Judiciary and Parliament to reduce their salaries by 10 percent.

The President further revealed that individuals earning less than MVR 12,000 will be exempt from these measures.

President Dr Muizzu has launched an ambitious programme to address pressing economic issues and strengthen governance.

at-mmuizzu-hep-dr-muizzu-announces-austerity-measures-including-salary-cuts

@bankofmaldives:
24 Oct 2024 11:47 AM

Bank of Maldives BML has announced an increase in the monthly foreign transaction limit for debit cards for students abroad to USD 1,200 in the country that they are residing, effective 1st November 2024.

@MoFAmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:28 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Ian Borg. This meeting was held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting 2024. The ministers discussed deepening bilateral engagements, and advocacy on behalf of small states.

@MoFAmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:23 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. This meeting was held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting 2024. They agreed to cooperate on issues of mutual interest and work together to address shared challenges.

@MoFAmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:20 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of The Gambia Mamadou Tangara. This meeting was held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting 2024. They explored avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the shared commitment for multilateralism.

@mvpeoplesmajlis:
24 Oct 2024 11:16 AM

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has attended the 2024 Global Ocean Development Forum. At the Governor’s Reception, Nazim praises Shandong’s clean energy leadership and stressed on the urgent need for global collaboration on marine conservation.

@MoTCAmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:12 AM

Baa Dharavandhoo (DRV) Airport was inspected under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative led by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, which brings together various parties to develop, operate, and maintain airports across the Maldives.

@MSFDmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:08 AM

The Ministry of Social and Family Development has held talks with civil society representatives regarding work targeting persons with disabilities. Representatives from Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives (BVISM), Maldives Association of Persons with Disabilities (MAPD), Villijoali, Special Olympics Maldives and Care Society participated in the meeting.  

@MoFAmv:
24 Oct 2024 11:01 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has sent a message of felicitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, Hon. Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe on the occasion of the Independence Day of Zambia.

@MIRAmaldives:
24 Oct 2024 10:57 AM

The Mental Health Service Unit of Dhamana Veshi, conducted a wellness session for the staff of Maldives Inland Revenue Authority MIRA, today.

@STELCOMALDIVES:
24 Oct 2024 10:53 AM

State Electric Company Ltd (STELCO) announces “Beginner’s Electrician Course for Women" free of charge. This course aims to encourage more women to train in the field.

Ocean is at the core of our shared future, says Parliament Deputy Speaker
24 Oct 2024 08:48 AM

Parliament Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, at the Shandong Governor’s Reception, called for global unity in protecting marine ecosystems. He addressed the reception talking on the importance of cooperation, sustainability and the blue economy