In the third part of her series on the proposed Saudi development of Faafu atoll, Azra Naseem considers revelations made by ministers in the UK's Guardian...
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has expressed concern with alleged plans to sell Faafu atoll to the Saudi royal family, warning that the deal would “effectively...
In the second part of her series on the Saudi-funded project for Faafu atoll, Azra Naseem examines the use of powerful national myths to counter criticism...
"What we are saying is we are worried. Half or two-third of our atoll may be sold and people don't know what's happening. Is it being...
Police officers have also been searching boats in Faafu atoll. A ferry called Endheri was searched in the early hours of Thursday morning and police officers...
The Faafu project will be similar to "mixed development projects in French Riviera" with "international sea sports, mixed development, residential high-class development, many tourist resorts, many...
Is the opposition to the imminent Saudi-funded "mega project" in Faafu atoll principled, strong and united enough? asks Azra Naseem.
Speculation of the imminent sale of Faafu atoll to the Saudi royal family intensified this week when the media learned of the Saudi King's upcoming official...
The president described the project as a township or an integrated development project involving various industries and open to travellers from all over the world.
During official talks, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz accepted an invitation to visit the Maldives at a mutually convenient date. Yameen also met with the Saudi...
Yameen will discuss boosting ties in trade and infrastructure development in a meeting with King Salman, the president's office said.
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...
A massive project to construct a new passenger terminal at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport has been awarded to the Saudi Binladin Group for an undisclosed...
The Maldives opposition has slammed the government's decision to sever its 40-year-old diplomatic ties with Iran as "irrational adventurism" that may destabilise the Indian Ocean.
The foreign ministry said Iran pursues policies that are “detrimental to peace and security in the region which in many ways, is also linked to stability,...
Saudi Arabia pledged to provide US$50 million for a military housing project during an official visit to the kingdom this week by Defence Minister Adam Shareef...
The six day workshop, led by the Muslim World League, aims to address contentious religious and teach participants how to interpret the Quran. Sessions on Islamic...
