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First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim

Politics

First lady distributes cash to island’s needy

An islander said envelopes carrying MVR1500 (US$97) were distributed during an event at Afeefuddin School.

18 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

First lady embarks on atoll tour

The first lady is expected to visit islands to evaluate the living conditions of residents.

10 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Saudis defend Maldives first lady over date controversy

The embassy of Saudi Arabia in Malé has spoken out in defence of the first lady of the Maldives, who has been accused of corruption when it emerged that an NGO she founded was distributing dates gifted by the kingdom in its name.

15 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

First lady dubbed ‘date thief’

First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim has sparked a firestorm of criticism after it emerged that a charity organisation she founded was distributing packets of dates gifted by Saudi Arabia to the people of the Maldives in its name.

14 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

First lady distributes cash in visits to Malé households

First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim distributed cash during visits to households in Malé amidst concern over the first couple’s involvement in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from state coffers.

29 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

First couple’s cash handouts to single parents spark concern

Cash handouts to single mothers from President Abdulla Yameen and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim has sparked concerns of corruption and a return to the patronage systems of old.

08 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Gayoom turns down invite to launch Yameen’s re-election campaign

Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has declined an invitation to inaugurate a symposium to launch President Abdulla Yameen’s re-election campaign for 2018, set to begin tonight.

03 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

President and first lady distribute food to the disabled

02 Jun 2015, 4:44 PM

Politics

Opposition calls for tourism minister asset freeze

09 Apr 2015, 7:00 PM

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