One Market, One Gatekeeper: Medianet’s Hold on Maldivian Television
Medianet dominates Maldivian television through infrastructure, content and sports rights rather than any legal monopoly.
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The Next Test for Maldives Tourism Is Value, Not Just Volume
Maldives tourism must shift from arrival volume toward sustainable value, resilience, and stronger local benefit.
ADB Keeps Maldives Growth Forecast at 1.0% for 2026
ADB maintains Maldives growth forecast at 1.0% for 2026 despite regional energy shocks and inflation…
The Dollar Divide: How Rufiyaa Earners Pay More in a Dollar Economy
Maldives' dollar-dependent economy leaves rufiyaa earners paying more amid scarce foreign currency and rising costs.
Dhiraagu Announces Leadership Transition Ahead of CEO Retirement
Dhiraagu has begun a planned leadership transition, with Valdemar Ferradaz joining the company as Chief…
Rising Food Prices Expose Fragility in Maldivian Household Welfare
Rising prices are exposing a deeper vulnerability in the Maldivian economy, with households outside Malé…
The El Niño Exposure: What Warmer Seas Mean for the Maldives
The Maldives’ exposure to El Niño extends far beyond changes in the weather. Warmer seas…
Fitch Upgrade to ‘CCC-’: What It Means for the Maldivian Business Community
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from…
Cost-Cutting in SOEs Intensifies Scrutiny of Employment Patterns and Workforce Sustainability
In April, the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) introduced a series of cost-cutting measures across…
Is Decentralisation in the Maldives Being Quietly Rolled Back?
The dissolution of atoll councils and the government’s decision to establish Local Government Authority offices…
MMA Grants Banking Licence to Maldives Premier Bank
The Maldives’ banking sector has expanded with the Maldives Monetary Authority granting a banking licence…
Safety Under Focus After Tourist Drowning and Diving Tragedy
The death of a Spanish tourist near Gaafu Dhaalu Vaadhoo has added to wider concerns…
Dhiraagu and the Digital Infrastructure Driving Business Growth in the Maldives
As businesses across the Maldives continue to accelerate their digital transformation journeys, resilient and future-ready…
A Digital State Without a Privacy Culture?
The Maldives is moving towards a more digitised state at the same time that recent…
President Muizzu Defends Dollar Policy as BML Tightens Foreign Currency Controls
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended the government’s handling of the dollar shortage and limits…
Why Care Work Should Be Treated as Economic Infrastructure
The gender gap in Malé’s labour market is often treated as a social issue, but…
BML Announces New Controls on Foreign Currency Card Use and TT Transactions
Bank of Maldives has announced a series of changes to its foreign currency processes, aimed…
Press Freedom in Maldives Faces Fresh Scrutiny
The police raid on Adhadhu’s newsroom has brought the Maldives’ press freedom debate into a…
A Revolving Door at the Top: Can SOEs Deliver Like This?
Leadership at some of the Maldives’ most important state-owned enterprises has become increasingly transient, with…
When the State Becomes the Competitor
The government’s decision to extend the free “Malé Taxi” service beyond its initial trial period…
Rising Risk of ‘Super El Niño’ Raises Global and Regional Climate Concerns
Climate scientists are increasingly warning of a possible El Niño event developing later this year,…
President Muizzu Reshapes Cabinet After Election Setback
A sweeping restructuring of the administration has reduced the size of the cabinet and consolidated…
Cabinet Shake-Up Continues Following Election Setback
A number of cabinet ministers have stepped down from their positions, signalling a significant shift…
A Serious Crisis, An Unserious Response
Rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping routes, and tightening aviation networks are no longer distant risks.…