Maldives

Egypt holds bilateral political consultations with Maldives, Sri Lanka

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 03:31 GMT

That was during an Asian tour carried out by Ambassador Ayman Kamel, assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asian affairs.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization receives 3 official delegations from Maldives, Indonesia, World Bank

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 - 11:34 GMT

The Indonesian minister of finance visits the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum.

Egyptian president greets Liberian, Maldivian counterparts on 'Independence Day' anniversary

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 - 01:12 GMT

President Sisi sent his fellow chiefs of state cables on July 26.

In pics: Why visit the Egyptian Maldives?

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 - 11:32 GMT

The distinctive beach attracts tourists; everyone visiting the city of Marsa Alam spends a whole day there.

Russia to resume flights with Egypt amid coronavirus

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 10:20 GMT

The Russian government announced resuming flights with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives, after suspension over the spread of the novel coronavirus, Reuters reported.

95 Egyptians stranded in Maldives, others stuck in Southeast Asia to return home soon

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 - 04:23 GMT

The stranded Egyptians in the Maldives include honeymooners, and individuals working in hotels.

Egypt, Maldives in talks marking 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 - 09:24 GMT

Egypt and the Maldives held on Thursday talks at the Foreign Ministry head quarter in Cairo to mark the golden jubilee of launching their diplomatic ties.

El Alamein is the right destination to go next Summer: SiViaggia

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 - 12:20 GMT

SiViaggia said Friday that El Alamein town “is growing fast.”

Maldives opposition says govt must ease visas for foreign media ahead of vote

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 - 03:00 GMT

The main Maldives opposition party said on Wednesday that President Abdulla Yameen's government must ease "draconian" visa measures.

EU, West urge Maldives to hold credible, transparent presidential poll

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 - 12:30 GMT

European Union and some Western nations on Friday urged the Maldives to hold a credible and transparent presidential poll.

Maldives set to open world’s first underwater hotel residence

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 - 12:03 GMT

A luxury resort in the Maldives is set to open the world’s first undersea villa, offering guests the chance to sleep with the sharks in a dream-like, watery marine setting.

Maldives police arrest 139 opposition protesters under emergency rule

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 - 02:10 GMT

Police in Maldives arrested at least 139 opposition protesters, its spokesman said on Saturday.

Maldives seeks foreign help to investigate arrested judges' wealth: envoy

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 - 09:22 GMT

Maldives will seek help from other countries to investigate judges suspected of taking bribes and “hijacking” the Supreme Court to drag the island nation into political crisis.

Maldives opposition calls for Indian intervention as president imposes emergency rule

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 - 02:46 GMT

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen’s administration said on Tuesday it had put down a coup after declaring a state of emergency.

Maldives' embattled president sends envoys to China, Saudi for support

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 - 10:18 GMT

The president of the Maldives has sent envoys to friendly nations such as China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to brief them on the current political crisis.

Maldives seek to project calm but tourists told to stay away

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 - 12:39 GMT

The Maldives today sought to reassure tourists they would be safe as governments warned their citizens to steer clear of the troubled honeymoon islands.

Maldives declares state of emergency as political crisis escalates

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 10:30 GMT

bdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency for 15 days and security forces stormed the Supreme Court in signs that a crisis over a jailed former president.

Maldives top court seeks to impeach president: attorney general

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 - 02:52 GMT

The Supreme Court in the Maldives is trying to impeach President Abdulla Yameen for not obeying its order to release jailed opposition leaders.

Egypt Today's world news brief

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 - 06:10 GMT

Egypt Today brings you the most important and latest news in a 2-minute read round-up.

Maldives rushes through trade pact with China despite opposition

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 - 10:40 GMT

The Maldives government signed a free trade agreement with China during a visit to Beijing by its leader, Abdulla Yameen.

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