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Saudi Ambassador to be dismissed following refusal to join PNC

The Maldivian government is dismissing Ahmed Sareer, the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, after he refused to join the ruling PNC party. Despite his 40-year diplomatic career, Sareer is being removed as part of a broader directive requiring all diplomats to join the political party, ending a long-standing tradition of neutrality.

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Board appointed for new Awqaf Investment company

The Maldives has formed the board for Maldives Awqaf Investment, a new state-owned enterprise led by Chairperson Izzuddin Adnan. The company will manage mosque construction, renovations, and waqf property development through Shari’ah-compliant activities. It holds an authorized capital of MVR 100 million to ensure project sustainability.

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Saudi Ambassador to be dismissed following refusal to join PNC

Board appointed for new Awqaf Investment company

Islamic Ministry to form Eid celebration plan

Deputy minister fired for campaigning with Siyam

Islamic Ministry announces Eid al-Fitr for Friday

Two Maldivian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

MMA to manage Zakat Fund

Askoi scams more Umrah pilgrims

Maldives joins Mecca Route Initiative ahead of Hajj

Imams to face delay in getting salaries

Masjid Al Nabawi Imam to visit the Maldives

Fifty scholarships announced under Zakat Fund

MVR 13.3 million collected as Fitr Zakat

Imams suspended for failing to attend Eid prayer

MVR 4,500 Zakat for those registered as poor

Shaheem meets Saudi Hajj Minister

Muizzu amends rules for Maldivians to go on Hajj

Over 6000 Maldivians in Saudi Arabia for Umrah

US Ambassador meets with Islamic Minister Shaheem

Abdul Haseeb Ismail to be appointed to Elections Commission