Theveli International Conference 2025 opens

The opening ceremony of this year's Theveli International Conference took place on Monday.

Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel inaugurated the ceremony. This marks the eighth iteration of the conference.

The theme for this year's conference is ‘Evolving Paradigms: Merging Research, Evidence, and Practice’. The conference is scheduled to conclude next Thursday.

The conference derives its name from the Dhivehi word "Theveli," which describes the dispersion of light rays on the sea during sunrise or sunset. This concept is employed as a metaphor for disseminating the "light rays of knowledge" across the nation and globally.

During the opening ceremony, MNU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam remarked that the minister's presence underscored the government's commitment to promoting research. She also highlighted the introduction of a 'Student Research Symposium' this year, a first for the university.

MNU Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem, also addressed the ceremony, emphasizing that the Theveli Conference is a pivotal annual event for the university.

A total of 237 papers were submitted for this year's conference, with 198 being accepted by the university.