President Nasheed meets with Chinese President
As part of his official visit to China for the Shanghai World Expo 2010, President Mohamed Nasheed met with Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday at the International Convention Centre in Shanghai.
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“We inherited an economy in crisis”: President Nasheed
The Maldives faced the worst economic situation of any country undergoing democratic transition, President Nasheed told the 16th SAARC Summit last week, citing World Bank statistics.
President inaugurates Maldives Pavillion at Shanghai World Expo
President Mohamed Nasheed and First Lady Laila Ali arrived in Shanghai, China yesterday morning for the inauguration of the Maldives Pavillion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 yesterday.
“Hell will come” to parliament over provinces section: MP Mohamed Nasheed
Independent MP Mohamed Nasheed says “hell will come” to Parliament as the fights between the major political parties on whether or not the country should be divided into provinces heats up.
Gaafaru Wind Farm: the future of Male’s power?
The US$370 million Gaafaru Wind Farm, which includes a backup generator and desalination plant, is expected to replace STELCO’s existing power plant entirely.
”Expat or locals, both are human”: DRP calls on government to reopen water taps
DRP MP Ahmed Nihan calls on the government to re-open at least eight water taps in Male’, warning of protests on the streets should the issue be taken to parliament.
Bids for management of Malé International Airport received
Many well-known companies in the airport management business have shown interest in investing in and managing Malé International Airport according to Invest Maldives, reports Miadhu.
‘Muslims of Russia’ exhibition on display at Islamic Centre
The Russian ambassador to the Maldives inaugurated “Muslims of Russia” at the Islamic Centre in Malé, just days after the terror attacks in Moscow.
Comment: ‘Terrorists are just bandits’
Russia has never associated Islam with terrorism and thus enjoyed hundreds of years of peace with its Muslim minority, says Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Vladimir P Mikhalov.