Maldives Signs Inter-Ministerial MoU for 10-Island Agroforestry Project
Maldives launches 10-island agroforestry project to boost food production, protect ecosystems, and reduce import dependence.
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Subsidy Growth Drives Higher Government Spending in 2026
Rapid subsidy-led spending growth pushed the Maldives into a MVR 1.37 billion fiscal deficit.
July Tourism Gap Narrows as Arrivals Fall 1.9 Per Cent
July Maldives tourist arrivals fell 1.9 per cent, narrowing the decline seen in June.
July Transshipment Volumes Reach Record High at Velana Airport
Velana Airport recorded its highest monthly transshipment volume in July, exceeding 2,000 tonnes of cargo.
PCB Appoints Shazuhath Latheef to AgroNet Board
PCB appoints Shazuhath Latheef as Accounting and Finance member on AgroNet's Board of Directors.
Maldives Fish Exports Plunge 62% to 16,991 Tonnes in First Half of 2026
Maldives fish exports plunged 62% in early 2026, driven by sharply lower fish catches.
Vilunveshi Grant Offers Funding for Community-Based Sustainable Projects
Vilunveshi Grant funds sustainable community projects combining food security and environmental protection for Maldives.
Food Prices Rise 7.28% Year-on-Year as Inflation Reaches 2.56%
Maldives inflation reached 2.56% in June as food prices rose sharply amid falling transport costs.
Villa College Expands Shariah and Law Faculty With Three New Programmes
Villa College adds three programmes linking legal education with political science, international relations and diplomacy.
How Ooredoo Maldives Helped Shape a More Connected Maldives
Ooredoo Maldives' 21 years transformed connectivity across the archipelago through mobile, fibre, and submarine infrastructure.
Ismail Rasheed Retires After Four Decades At Dhiraagu, 11 Years as CEO
Ismail Rasheed retires as Dhiraagu CEO after four decades; Valdemar Ferradaz to succeed him.
Maldives and Türkiye Activate Preferential Trade Agreement
Maldives and Türkiye activate preferential trade agreement, boosting fisheries exports and diversifying import sources today.
BML CEO Mohamed Shareef Named First Maldivian Chair of Asian Bankers Association
BML CEO Mohamed Shareef becomes first Maldivian to chair the Asian Bankers Association.
Favara Goes Live With India’s UPI for Real-Time Transfers
Maldives activates first international instant-payment link connecting Favara with India's UPI for real-time transfers.
The Healthy Diet Premium: Why Nutrition Costs More in the Maldives
Rising nutrition costs in the Maldives threaten dietary quality despite improved affordability and calorie access.
Ooredoo Adds Truecaller Premium as Anniversary Promotions Begin
Ooredoo Maldives launches Truecaller Premium billing and various data, speed, and travel anniversary promotions.
STO Revenue Climbs 27% to MVR 6.98 Billion as Fuel Margins Narrow
STO revenue jumped 27% to MVR 6.98 billion as fuel margins narrowed.
Velana Airport Handles First Sea-to-Air Cargo Shipment From Cambodia
Velana Airport handles first Sea-to-Air cargo from Cambodia, connecting Southeast Asia to Europe.
BML Launches Liveaboard Finance Facility With 9.5% Interest Rate
BML unveils liveaboard financing at 9.5% interest with seasonal repayments, seven-year terms, and vessel collateral.
President Muizzu Sets November 2027 Target for Thilafushi Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2027 target to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.
Senior Officials’ Talks Set Path for Stronger Maldives–Australia Partnership
Maldives and Australia agree to formalise partnership after talks on security, trade, climate.
StatePharma Aims to Cut Medicine Wastage Through Improved Forecasting
StatePharma seeks to cut medicine wastage and shortages through better forecasting and centralised importation in…
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Slow Island Economies and Weaken Tourism
IMF warns rising energy and food prices threaten Maldives tourism earnings, imports and public finances.
Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim Put Forward for IRENA Role
Maldives nominates Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim as its permanent representative to renewable-energy agency IRENA.