President Ratifies Amendments to URA Act and Waste Management Act
President ratifies URA and Waste Management Act amendments, creating a new Environmental Regulatory Authority.
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Tourist Arrivals Show 2.8% Growth So Far in August
Maldives tourist arrivals grew 2.8% in early August, though yearly totals remain down 3.8%.
Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives Addresses Supply Chain Risks at CIF 2026
Allied Insurance led supply chain and risk management discussions at Construction Industry Forum 2026.
Villa College Showcases Postgraduate Research at 2026 Symposium
Villa College concluded its 2026 Postgraduate Research Symposium showcasing over 50 student research works.
Maldives to Build First Deep-Sea Underwater Water Plant by Mid-2027
Maldives partners with Norway's FLOCEAN to build first deep-sea desalination plant by 2027.
Maldives Highlights Gaps in Global Land Monitoring System
Maldives urges global land degradation reporting to accommodate small island states' geography and monitoring limits.
Gov’t Spending Rises 19 Percent as PSIP Expenditure Falls 30 Percent
Maldives fiscal balance falls into deficit as spending outpaces revenue and PSIP expenditure declines.
Maldives to Showcase Investment Opportunities at SIDS Forum
Maldives hosts two international forums connecting island states with investors, businesses and development partners.
Maldives Expects Major Renewable Energy Projects to Finish by Next Year, Says Minister
Maldives advances renewable energy projects targeting 33 percent clean electricity generation by 2028.
Transshipment Growth Lifts VIA Cargo Activity
VIA cargo rose 2 percent in Q2 2026, driven by strong transshipment growth.
Bayfancy Material Showing Room Now Open – The Materials Behind Bayfancy
Bayfancy opens Material Showing Room showcasing high-end Chinese and international brands behind its residence.
Tourism’s Two-Market Test: How Much Dependence Is Too Much?
Maldives tourism grows reliant on China and Russia, raising concerns over concentration amid weaker overall…
STO Brings GE Healthcare’s Vscan Portable Ultrasound
STO launches GE Healthcare's Vscan portable ultrasound to expand Maldives scanning access beyond clinics.
Minister Zareer Says Debt Repayments Have Strengthened Maldives’ Investor Appeal
Minister Zareer says continued debt repayments boost investor confidence, attracting interest in major Maldives investments.
Maldives, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal Sign Customs Cooperation Agreement
Four South Asian nations signed a customs cooperation agreement to facilitate trade and strengthen controls.
Yazmeed Mohamed Appointed as New CEO of Pension Office
Yazmeed Mohamed appointed new CEO of Maldives Pension Office for five-year term from 2026.
VIA Welcomes 1.62 Million Passengers in Second Quarter
Velana International Airport processed 1.62 million passengers in the second quarter, statistics show.
Fisheries Ministry Plans Four Annual Mariculture Training Courses
Maldives expands mariculture training from two to four annual courses under presidential directive.
Media Face Up to MVR 500,000 Fine for Black Market Rate Reports
Maldives committee approves fining media up to MVR 500,000 for reporting black-market currency rates.
Maldives Denies Approving Indian Consulate in Addu Despite Previous Gov’t Announcement
Maldives denies approving Indian consulate in Addu, contradicting a 2024 government announcement on bilateral cooperation.
Gov’t to Streamline SOE Workforces Through Redundancy Scheme
Government restructures SOE workforces via redundancy scheme, offering compensation and business financing for affected employees.
Iyufa Amir Shapes People-First Culture at Madifushi Private Island
Iyufa Amir drives a people-first HR culture at Madifushi Private Island through trust and empowerment.
Maldives Delegation Holds Russia Air Connectivity Talks, Meets Aeroflot in Moscow
Maldivian delegation meets Russian transport officials and Aeroflot in Moscow to expand air connectivity.
Cabinet Approves Tobacco Campaign, Prison SIM Controls and Tourist Fare Review
Cabinet approves tobacco campaign, prison SIM controls, special-needs facility upgrade and tourist airfare review measures.