Maldives backs OPEC+ output cut amid Saudi-US dispute

OPEC+ lowered their production target by 2 million barrels per day last week, even though world supplies are considered tight.

18 October 2022

2 Maldivian Hajj pilgrims in critical condition

All the Maldivian pilgrims are in good health except for the two who are being treated in the ICU, Anil said.

28 June 2023

President Muizzu's Saudi visit postponed

The President is next scheduled to visit the UAE after his visit to Saudi Arabia.

24 November 2023

Maldives VP hails 'visionary' Saudi Crown Prince

The vice president commended the Vision 2030 roadmap drawn up by Bin Salman.

24 September 2022

Pres to visit Saudi Arabia on Thur; trade pact talks to begin

Saudi Arabia's cabinet on Tuesday approved the start of talks to sign a trade agreement with Maldives.

22 November 2023

Many new VIA terminal works not contracted, Muizzu says

"Unless it is handed over now, the airport will not be operational even if it is completed by said date," he said.

13 November 2023

Saudi Arabia gives $150m loan; $100m for VIA completion

$50 million will go to health care; this includes the construction of hospitals

15 October 2023

Maldives' first couple returns after Umrah Pilgrimage

On their visit, the first couple had performed Umrah on the hospitality of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

16 May 2024