Person
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Described in the news as: former President; Former President; President.
In the news, last 90 days
Justice
Shahid appeals arrest warrant
Former Foreign Minister and former Maldivian Democratic Party president Abdulla Shahid has filed an appeal against his arrest warrant at the High Court following his detention over allegations of repeatedly sexually abusing a minor since early this year. The court has not yet decided whether to register the case, and Shahid has denied the allegations.
Politics
Providing comprehensive housing solutions for citizens is administration's top priority: Faisal
Former Vice President Faisal Naseem said comprehensive housing solutions will be the top priority of his administration, speaking after a door-to-door visit to households in Galolhu North constituency with Male' City Mayor Adam Azim on Wednesday afternoon. Faisal also said citizens are concerned about congestion in Malé and pledged effective solutions, employment and commercial opportunities, and a clear path for startups.
Economy
MMA legally responsible for resolving dollar shortage: Saeed
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the Maldives Monetary Authority, not his ministry, is legally responsible for resolving the dollar shortage, citing Article 24(a) of the Maldives Monetary Authority Act 1981. He said the current administration has released 80 per cent more US dollars through banks than the previous one, with USD 1.9 billion released over the past three years under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
Economy
Dollars released at official rate increased by 80%: Minister Saeed
In Parliament's sitting, the opposition MDP's no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed was taken up, with Saeed saying claims about the dollar rate are false and that dollars released at the official rate have risen 80%. He said USD 1.9 billion had been provided from 2024 to the present, compared with USD 1.75 million released during the last three years of the Solih administration, and highlighted a requirement to exchange 40% of dollar income.
Politics
Falah: USD rate will be at MVR 10 under another 15 years of current administration
PNC Parliamentary Group leader and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah said the US dollar rate should fall to MVR 10 if President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's administration is granted another 15 years in power, speaking during Parliament's debate on a no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed. The MDP-sponsored motion was rejected, with 54 of 64 members present voting to retain confidence in the Minister and 10 against.
Economy
Parliament rejects no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Saeed
The People's Majlis rejected a no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed, with 54 MPs voting against it and 10 in favour. The MDP-led motion alleged economic mismanagement and dollar shortages, while Saeed cited USD 1.94 billion released through official banking channels since the government took office.
Economy
Government reports rise in dollar supply and foreign investment
Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the government has supplied more US dollars at the official exchange rate and registered more foreign investments over the past three years than the previous administration. He was responding to a no-confidence motion filed by 13 opposition MDP parliamentarians.
Economy · Press release
80% Increase in US Dollars Disbursed Under President Muizzu’s Administration: Minister
Speaking during a no-confidence motion debate at the People's Majlis, a Minister highlighted government economic achievements, saying US dollar disbursements by the Bank of Maldives rose 80% under President Muizzu's administration and that USD 90.07 million has been received through international banking services to date. The Minister also outlined market price monitoring of 164 items, the expansion of essential commodities to 80 items, and a target to bring Thilafushi International Port into full operation by November 2027.
Economy
Government measures to mitigate dollar shortage show results
Government measures to ease the dollar shortage are showing results, with USD 1.9 billion released at the official rate — an 80 per cent increase over the previous Administration — and foreign exchange reforms improving access through formal banking channels. MP Ibrahim Falah made the remarks during Parliament's debate on the no-confidence motion against Minister Mohamed Saeed, rejecting the opposition's six grounds for removal as unfounded.
Justice
Former Foreign Minister Shahid arrested over alleged child sexual abuse
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid, 64, was arrested at approximately 9:59 p.m. on Monday under a court warrant on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18, police said in a statement issued on November 2. Police said the case is under further investigation.
Economy
Audit of Arbitration Center: MVR 3.2 Million Spent Without Achieving Objectives
The Auditor General's Office released its 2025 compliance audit report on the Maldives International Arbitration Centre, finding that the centre spent about MVR 3 million over three years without facilitating any arbitration proceedings. The report found its financial operations complied with the State Finance Act and People's Majlis-approved purposes.
Politics
Nasheed backs Eagle Hills Rasmalé project, urges party to drop baseless claims
Former President and MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed voiced full support for the Eagle Hills Rasmalé development project at an MDP National Council meeting, urging the party to drop unsubstantiated claims linking it to Zionism. At the same meeting, a resolution calling for a public referendum on the project's implementation was passed with an overwhelming majority, while former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih opposes the venture.
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