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.
At the side event titled "Malta’s Small States Centre of Excellence: Future Proofing Small States" held in the margins of #CHOGM2024, I offered three solutions to “future-proof” small States.
— Abdulla Khaleel (@abkhaleel) October 22, 2024
1⃣ Access to finance for small states must be improved. At the same time, Small States… pic.twitter.com/wnN1dwKcJZ
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.
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.https://t.co/De0oS0J0oo#statsday2024@MNUedu pic.twitter.com/9NzXYF0NKO
— Statistics Maldives (@statsmaldives) October 23, 2024
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 >
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.
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.
— Fenaka Corporation Ltd (@TeamFenaka) October 23, 2024
During the visit, they held… pic.twitter.com/2dYPvT7XT0
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.
Deputy Commissioner Ibrahim Mafaaz accepted valuable enforcement equipments donated by the US EXBS program, in a special ceremony held today. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the US EXBS program for this donation, which will significantly strengthen pic.twitter.com/fTuAbyKGJr
— Maldives Customs Service (@CustomsMv) October 23, 2024
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.
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.https://t.co/9wvRJFbFRe#statsday2024@MHLUDmv pic.twitter.com/GNejiRzaXW
— Statistics Maldives (@statsmaldives) October 23, 2024
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)
As part of the "Dhafara" and the "25by30" campaigns, Health Protection Agency, in collaboration with Ha Atoll Education Center, conducted awareness sessions on tobacco and nutrition for parents and teachers, which were supported by @WHOMaldives. The aim of these sessions was to… pic.twitter.com/ADNgdhXaVC
— Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) October 23, 2024
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.
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.”
The Center for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE) is thrilled to announce the EduTech Symposium 2025, happening on September 17-18, 2025! This year's theme, "Leveraging Education through the Advancement of Technology," will bring educators together to explore… pic.twitter.com/FIC5t4H4rE
— The Maldives National University (@MNUedu) October 23, 2024
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.
Our MD, (Retd) Deputy Commissioner of Police Ahmed Saudee and his team met with senior officials of the @HomeMinistrymv, and @ImmigrationMV. Discussions focused on areas of mutual collaboration between our organizations. #RayyithungeKunfuni #MTCCProjects pic.twitter.com/mhk8nJP3O7
— MTCC Plc (@MTCCPlc) October 23, 2024
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.
Our MD, (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. #RayyithungeKunfuni #MTCCProjects pic.twitter.com/iv4YYWOFAs
— MTCC Plc (@MTCCPlc) October 23, 2024
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.
މިނިސްޓަރ ޑރ. ޢައިޝަތު ރަމީލާ އިޓަލީ ވިލާތަށް ކުރައްވާ ދަތުރު ފުޅުގައި މިޔަދު ވަނީ އިޓަލީ ވިލާތުގެ ލާޒިއޯ ރީޖަންގެ ރައީސް އެންޓޮނެއްލޯ އޮރިގެއްމާ އާއި ބައްދަލު ކުރައްވާފައެވެ. މި ބައްދަލުވުން ބާއްވާފައިވަނީ ލާޒިއޯ ރީޖަންގެ މައި އިދާރާގައެވެ. @min_maaw pic.twitter.com/Y1w8tTGvjz
— Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare (@MAAWmv) October 23, 2024
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.
Deeply saddened and shocked by the heinous terrorist attack that occurred in Ankara today. My heartfelt condolences to Foreign Minister @HakanFidan and the people of Türkiye. The Government of Maldives strongly condemn this act of violence and stand in solidarity with the…
— Abdulla Khaleel (@abkhaleel) October 23, 2024
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.
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.
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2025 ވަނަ އަހަރަށް ދައުލަތުގެ ބަޖެޓު ހުށަހަޅާއިރު، އިޤްތިޞާދީ އިޞްލާޙީ އެޖެންޑާގެ ދަށުން، ދައުލަތުގެ ޚަރަދުތައް ކުޑަކުރުމުގެ މަޤްޞަދުގައި ގިނަ ފިޔަވަޅުތަކެއް އެޅުމަށް ވާނީ ނިންމާފައި. މިގޮތުން މުސާރައާއި ގުޅޭ ގޮތުން ތިރީގައިވާ ފިޔަވަޅުތައް 2 އަހަރު ދުވަހުގެ މުއްދަތަށް…
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) October 23, 2024
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.
Today we are pleased to announce 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.
— Bank of Maldives (@bankofmaldives) October 23, 2024
More details: https://t.co/Zxa9nSX5WG
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.
Minister Dr @abkhaleel met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, @DeputyPMIanBorg, on the sidelines of #CHOGM2024.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 (@MoFAmv) October 24, 2024
Discussed deepening bilateral engagements, and advocacy on behalf of small states.
@MFETMalta pic.twitter.com/YpT7lRETM7
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.
Minister @abkhaleel met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of #Ghana @AyorkorBotchwey, on the sidelines of #CHOGM2024.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 (@MoFAmv) October 24, 2024
They agreed to cooperate on issues of mutual interest and work together to address shared challenges.
@GhanaMFA pic.twitter.com/QEUYtgU4Or
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.
Minister @abkhaleel met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of The Gambia @HeTangaraM, on the sidelines of #CHOGM2024.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 (@MoFAmv) October 24, 2024
They explored avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the shared commitment for multilateralism.@GambiaMoFA pic.twitter.com/o3h852AABR
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.
Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim praises Shandong’s clean energy leadership at the Governor’s Reception: “A model for the world.” Stresses the urgent need for global collaboration on marine conservation.#ClimateAction #OceanProtection pic.twitter.com/hRkF6uSGYW
— People's Majlis (@mvpeoplesmajlis) October 24, 2024
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.
An inspection of Baa Dharavandhoo (DRV) Airport was conducted 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. pic.twitter.com/ZZVSDerU4c
— Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (@MoTCAmv) October 24, 2024
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.
ނުކުޅެދުންތެރިކަން ހުންނަ ފަރާތްތަކަށް އަމާޒުކޮށްގެން ހިންގަން ރޭވިފައިވާ މަސައްކަތްތަކަށް ކަމާ ގުޅުންހުރި އަމިއްލަ ޖަމުޢިއްޔާތަކުގެ ޚިޔާލު ހޯދާ، މަޝްވަރާކުރުމަށް ބައްދަލުވުމެއް ބާއްވައިފި.@BVISM @MAPD_New @villijoali @SolympicsMV @CareSocietyMV pic.twitter.com/Ssylxvb2e8
— Ministry of Social and Family Development (@MSFDmv) October 24, 2024
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.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel sends Independence Day greetings to the Foreign Minister of Zambia
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 (@MoFAmv) October 24, 2024
📃 Press Release | https://t.co/CNumLaej93 pic.twitter.com/e2f9R2acd4
The Mental Health Service Unit of Dhamana Veshi, conducted a wellness session for the staff of Maldives Inland Revenue Authority MIRA, today.
Snapshots from wellness session held by Mental Health Service Unit of Dhamana Veshi for the staff of MIRA. pic.twitter.com/WIdYoRPKVJ
— Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (@MIRAmaldives) October 24, 2024
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.
އިލެކްޓްރިކަލް ދާއިރާއަށް އަންހެނުން ޝައުގުވެރިކުރުވައި، އެ ދާއިރާގައި ފިރިހެނުންނާއި އެއް ހަމައެއްގައި މަސައްކަތް ކުރުމުގެ ފުރުސަތު ފަހިކޮށްދިނުމަށްޓަކައި 'ބިގިނަރސް އިލެކްޓްރީޝަން ކޯސް ފޯރ ވިމެން'ގެ ނަމުގައި ކަރަންޓާއި ގުޅޭ އަސާސީ ކަންކަން ކިޔަވައިދިނުމަށް ޚާއްސަ ކޯހެއް… pic.twitter.com/0DyBTPLOBL
— STELCO (@STELCOMALDIVES) October 24, 2024
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
“The ocean is at the core of our shared future.”
— People's Majlis (@mvpeoplesmajlis) October 24, 2024
Maldives Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, at the Shandong Governor’s Reception, calls for global unity in protecting marine ecosystems. A powerful message on the need for cooperation. #Sustainability #BlueEconomy pic.twitter.com/hV5N74qcql