Explainer
Coconuts vs dates: why palm trees sparked a debate about Maldivian identity
Airport greenery became a question of cultural authenticity.
15 Jul, 2:24 PM
By Saif Fathih
100,000 citizens, zero democracy: HDC's corporate stranglehold on Hulhumalé
A presidential pledge to hand over control remains unfulfilled.
14 Jul, 2:13 PM
"In the trenches": Maldives running out of time to harness young workforce
The window to reap the "demographic dividend" is closing.
13 Jul, 1:42 PM
Gold ribbons and sacred shadows: standing before the Ka'ba in Malé
Baachy's exhibition makes visitors feel the scale of Islam's holiest site.
12 Jul, 1:39 PM
Episode 6: Can Maldivian football be fixed?
With football at a standstill, FAM is now under a FIFA-appointed committee.
11 Jul, 4:53 PM
"Who lost a plot?": a nine-minute showdown with the housing minister
A heated exchange ensued when Dr Muththalib called to complain about a tweet.
10 Jul, 1:14 PM
