Sheikh Mishary to be special guest at Quran recitation contest

'Rann Taj' is a big Qur’an recitation competition announced by the government to be held during Ramadan.

19 February 2023

2 companies awarded MVR 686m contract to build 7 island hospitals

The hospitals will also be constructed including flu clinics and an isolation facility, Health Minister Ahmed Naseem said on Monday.

15 May 2023

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait reaffirm rights to natural resources

Iran has previously said it has a stake in the Durra field and called a Saudi-Kuwaiti agreement signed last year to develop it "illegal."

3 August 2023

MVR 56m wasted for Fuvahmulah sewerage project, audit finds

The ministry also declared the project complete without ensuring that the work was completed to the agreed standard and extent.

24 October 2023

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor

Since he took over in 2020, Sheikh Nawaf maintained a foreign policy that balanced ties with neighbours.

17 December 2023