News in brief: Maldives Reform Movement registered

The Maldives Reform Movement led by former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was handed its official certificate of registration on Monday.

Elections Commission chief Ahmed Shareef handed the document to MRM executive committee member Dr Ibrahim Hassan at a ceremony on Monday morning.

Gayoom was elected MRM’s interim president earlier this month. At the closing ceremony of its inaugural congress on Saturday night, the former president said the party will reserve 25 percent of posts for youth under 30 years of age and seek to promote gender equality. The MRM is part of the four-party ruling coalition led by President Solih’s Maldivian Democratic Party.

We just received from @ElectionsMv the official document of the registration of MRM as a political party. Congratulations all members! Special thanks to our founder Yumna Maumoon, SG Aleem and his able staff! @MRM_Office @MRM_Women @MRM_Youth

— Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) November 25, 2019

Six-year-old boy memorises Quran

Islamic Affairs Minister Dr Ahmed Zahir Ali on Monday met with a six-year-old Maldivian boy who committed the Holy Quran to memory, a rare feat for a child.

The minister gifted a copy of the Quran to Yousuf bin Mazin at a meeting with his parents and gave the boy encouragement. Yousuf reportedly began learning the Quran in baby nursery. He will receive the title of hafiz once he recites the complete book to a committee at the Centre for the Holy Quran.

The youngest Maldivian to memorise the Quran was five-year-old Mohamed Asham Ali.

Italian engineers asses cable car to Kaashidhoo

The president of Sintechnica Engineering along with an associate from the Italian company is conducting an assessment to connect the islands of Kaashidhoo and Gaafaru by a cable car, the constituency’s lawmaker revealed on Sunday, expressing confidence in the feasibility of the project.

Introducing cable cars to the Maldives was a campaign pledge of Kaashidhoo MP Abdulla Jabir, a resort owner and leader of the Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party. Jabir was widely ridiculed for the pledge as the distance between the islands is 24km, three times the length of the world’s longest cable car line in China.

Today on Twitter

Secretary General Dr. Yuosef Al-Othaimeen received #Maldives Foreign Minister, Mr. Abdullah Shahid and discussed with him topics of common interest. The meeting witnessed the signing of the Statute of the #OIC Women Development Organization. #OICGoldenJubilee pic.twitter.com/ZPRVqKTvQ6

— OIC (@OIC_OCI) November 25, 2019

📷 Jeddah | #Maldives signs the Statute of the @OIC_OCI Women Development Organization, reaching yet another milestone in the empowerment of women and enabling the promotion of inclusivity and gender equality in complete harmony with Islamic values. pic.twitter.com/M6x9xj6unL

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇲🇻 (@MoFAmv) November 25, 2019

Great pleasure to meet HRH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Confident that the enduring friendship between our two countries is rapidly intensifying. @FaisalbinFarhan @KSAmofaEN pic.twitter.com/woEuZfjZbh

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 25, 2019

Honoured and privileged to be given chance to contribute to writing the holy text on the glorious kiswah on the Holy Ka`bah in Mecca, to be draped on the month of Dhu'l-Hijjah this year. pic.twitter.com/E0wauzG8Yl

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 25, 2019

“Journey to the Sunny Side” commences in China as part of the series of roadshows planned by MMPRC. The roadshow is being held from 25th November – 02nd December 2019 in 4 prominent cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou & Chengdu.#Maldives #VisitMaldives #SunnySideofLife pic.twitter.com/hqcBvf5VqI

— Visit Maldives (@visitmaldives) November 26, 2019

The Grand Imam has agreed to provide us with all the text books required for Arabiyya School. He will also send more Arabic & Quran Teachers. In addition, 5 scholarships will be awarded in the area of Medicine and Engineering to Maldivian Students from Al-Azhar University.

— Ministry of Education (@MoEdumv) November 25, 2019

Maldives Immigration profiled 40 crew members onboard 7 foreign vessels, intercepted by MNDF Coast Guard while fishing in Maldives Economic Zone. Clearance process and validation of the documents were carried in collaboration with Embassy of Sri Lanka in Maldives. pic.twitter.com/JQwIGDCmY0

— Maldives Immigration (@ImmigrationMV) November 25, 2019

opening ceremony of capacity training seminar by CSC @cscmaldives and Chinese Academy of Governance. Since 2014, 1200 persons from Maldives have received training opportunities under the program of South-South Cooperation. Mutual learning in the field of governance. pic.twitter.com/fV7mXIoLW1

— Amb. Zhang Lizhong (@AmbassadorZhang) November 25, 2019

Very proud & historic moment for our Cricket community as the first National Women’s Cricket Team departs for their first International Tournament under the guidance of a foreign female coach. Congratulations Team & @maldivescricket ,wishing you all the best. #AnhenunnahVaane 🇲🇻 pic.twitter.com/8JiEfsXff2

— Ahmed Mahloof (@AhmedMahloof) November 25, 2019

"Zuvaanunge Dhisaa" – Youth Camp 2019 commenced today in Farukolhufushi. This camp would increase the knowledge of participants and help them develop various interpersonal skills. We will be conducting Youth camps across Maldives. pic.twitter.com/u2Q7pXpy7z

— Ahmed Mahloof (@AhmedMahloof) November 25, 2019

2nd National Scout Craft Camp
405 Participants and Leaders
24 schools (19 schools from Atolls and 5 schools from Male)
Hulhumale phase 2
23 to 27 November 2019#ScoutMv #CraftCamp pic.twitter.com/6fCkdOV9yp

— Ministry of Education (@MoEdumv) November 25, 2019

A 3-day training programme on Islamic Capital Market organised by @IRTI_IDB and hosted by CMDA commenced today. pic.twitter.com/vRW7d10pH6

— CMDA Maldives (@CMDA_MV) November 25, 2019

UNODC conducts Roundtable Discussion for #accmv on Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector and Developing a strategy to prevent and fight corruption @UNODC @UNODC_ROSA pic.twitter.com/TsSBsHc8v2

— ACC-MALDIVES (@ACC_Maldives) November 25, 2019

Public Awareness: Dept of surgery @igmhmv removed a burga pin that got lodged in the stomach wall of a 19year female using UGI endoscopy.The dangers of putting such objects in the mouth could have caused the patient to undergo major surgery had Endoscopic attempts failed! pic.twitter.com/PgppBGrf4A

— IGMH (@igmhmv) November 25, 2019

1 story about rape is 1 story too many.

50+ rape cases were reported to @MoFGSSmv from Jan 2017-August 2019.

Rape is a severe human rights violation. We #StandAgainstRape! ZERO is the only number we accept: https://t.co/KwRpSDE8rX#GenerationEquality#16Days #orangetheworld pic.twitter.com/1iOZ96g4fk

— UNFPA Maldives (@UNFPAMaldives) November 25, 2019

Minister @shidhatha launches 2020 Calender Developed in Collaboration with @UN_Women as start of #16DaysOfActivism
#OrangeTheWorld#MvStandAgainstRape pic.twitter.com/wrSY7wJN0O

— Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services (@MoGFSSmv) November 25, 2019

On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, an information session on rights of women was conducted for the staff of HRCM by @HopeforWomenmv Co-Founder and Women's Rights Ambassador @AneesaAhmed19 on 25.11.2019 pic.twitter.com/TuKsx38fBj

— HRC of the Maldives (@hrcmv) November 25, 2019

This years theme for #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is #OrangetheWorld #GenerationEquality #StandAgainstRape.
FPA team joins this movement. #OrangeMaldives pic.twitter.com/QfLko4Xpch

— Family Protection Authority (@fpa_maldives) November 25, 2019

Chinese Ambassador to Maldives H.E. Mr. @AmbassadorZhang calls on Minister of Tourism Hon. @ali20waheed. Ambassador congratulated the Minister on achieving the 1.5 million tourist target for the year and discussed ways to increase arrivals in 2020 to reach the 2 million target. pic.twitter.com/OTLtVVMs7X

— Ministry of Tourism (@MoTmv) November 25, 2019

Today we mark another momentous milestone as Senahiya became a full fledged Military Hospital. Honored to unveil the Medical Corps Flag on this memorable occasion. pic.twitter.com/ZueKhgZdlX

— Chief of Defence Force MG.Abdulla Shamaal (@CDFofMNDF) November 24, 2019

Visited the boys who were circumcised at Senahiya Military Hospital today. MNDF Medical Corps and SMH provides valuable service to not only our troops and their families but our society as a whole. pic.twitter.com/xAm3cc8fdo

— Chief of Defence Force MG.Abdulla Shamaal (@CDFofMNDF) November 24, 2019

We have started the circumcision service for this year. We will be providing the services from 23rd Nov till the end of the year. Registrations are open. pic.twitter.com/y1uxQIGCRX

— ADK Hospital (@ADKHospital) November 24, 2019

Highlights from Vice President Hon. @FaisalNasym inaugurating ‘Hithaanee Camp' at @KulhudhuffushiH on 24.11.19. Speaking with the hospital management, the Vice President noted the Administration’s efforts to improve healthcare services nationwide.

Photo credits: @presidencymv pic.twitter.com/Y1EAARU7la

— MTCC Plc (@MTCCPlc) November 25, 2019

Customs and MNDF coast guard conduct a joint operation at Hulhumale harbour today to ensure compliance by foreign-going vessels.
This routine operation by border agencies launched this year has been very successful in terms of synergy achieved and more efficient use of resources pic.twitter.com/tqVZhc5KKI

— Maldives Customs (@CustomsMv) November 24, 2019