First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


President and first lady distribute food to the disabled
02 Jun 2015, 4:44 PM


Opposition calls for tourism minister asset freeze
09 Apr 2015, 7:00 PM