Bilateral Talks Highlight Indian Ocean Security and Fisheries Innovation
Fisheries and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam has reaffirmed the Maldives’ strong partnership with Sri Lanka in the areas of regional fisheries cooperation and maritime security. His remarks came during high-level discussions held as part of the State Visit of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the Maldives.
Minister Shiyam highlighted the long-standing...
HDC’s Mauroof Jameel Steps Down Six Months into Role
Mohamed Mauroof Jameel has resigned from his post as Managing Director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), just six months after taking over the role. His resignation comes during an ongoing criminal investigation into a high-profile corruption case linked to the allocation of land and housing in Hulhumalé.
Mauroof, who played a significant role...
Male’ City Council to Publish Full Details of Land Leases in Transparency Push
Male’ City Mayor Adam Azim has announced that the council will publicly disclose the full details of all land plots leased in the capital within the next two months.
The decision marks a significant shift toward transparency in municipal land management, following years of limited access to such information. According to Mayor Azim, this...
Commitment to Stronger Regional Cooperation as Foreign Minister Meets Sri Lanka President
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, during a courtesy call held as part of the Sri Lankan leader’s State Visit to the Maldives.
Welcoming President Dissanayaka and his delegation, Dr Khaleel extended best wishes on behalf of the Maldivian Government and expressed appreciation...
Dhiraagu Marks Independence Day with Street Exhibitions Across Maldives
Dhiraagu marked the 60th anniversary of Maldivian independence with a series of street exhibitions held across several islands, bringing communities together in celebration of the country’s heritage and cultural identity.
The exhibitions, inspired by Dhiraagu’s 2025 calendar titled Minivankan Mathee Abadhah (Forever Independent), showcased artwork and installations reflecting national symbols and traditions. The initiative aimed to...
Call for Climate Support and Justice as Speaker Represents Maldives in Geneva
Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla addressed the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva this week, calling for fair international cooperation and a rule-based global system to uphold peace and prosperity.
Speaking under the conference theme, “A World in Turmoil: Parliamentary Cooperation and Multilateralism for Peace, Justice and Prosperity for All”, the...
Global Finance Adopts Quantum Technologies: Where Does Maldives Stand?
The World Economic Forum’s latest white paper on quantum technologies in financial services outlines a coming shift in how banks, insurers, and asset managers operate. From portfolio optimisation to ultra-secure communications, quantum technologies are no longer distant science fiction. They are rapidly maturing tools. As global financial centres move towards this quantum future, the Maldives must ask:...
Registrations Open for Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025
Dhiraagu has officially opened registrations for the 2025 edition of the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), now in its 16th year. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, 24 October 2025, at Central Park, Hulhumalé, and will feature four categories: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Open, and 5K Corporate Team.
A total of...
Consumer Prices Remain Largely Stable in June Despite Food and Electricity Swings
The Maldives' national Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered a marginal decrease of 0.04 percent in June 2025 compared to May, signalling a broadly stable inflation environment despite fluctuations in key categories such as food and utilities. This is a notable shift from the previous month’s increase of 0.48 percent, suggesting a cooling off in short-term consumer price...
Maldives and Sri Lanka Pledge Deeper Ties on Trade, Maritime Security, and Climate Action
In a joint press appearance at the President’s Office on Monday, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka reiterated their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. The statements followed official talks between the two leaders during President Dissanayake’s first state visit to the...
Maldives and Sri Lanka Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties with High-Level State Visit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was welcomed to the Maldives on Monday with a full ceremonial reception, marking his first official state visit to the country since assuming office in September 2024. The visit comes as the Maldives and Sri Lanka commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, first established in July 1965.
The...
Maldivian Debuts Special Livery to Commemorate 60 Years of Independence
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has introduced a new addition to its aircraft livery in celebration of the country’s 60th year of independence. The updated design features the phrase “ދިވެހި ރާއްޖެ” (Dhivehi Raajje) in Dhivehi script, serving as a tribute to the nation's language, heritage, and sovereign identity.
The first aircraft to...
Tourism Architect and Statesman Hassan Sobir Passes Away
Hassan Sobir, a veteran public servant and diplomat who played a defining role in shaping the Maldives’ tourism sector and foreign relations, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 74. He died while undergoing treatment at Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumalé following a prolonged illness.
Sobir’s passing marks the end of a...
When a Promotion Isn’t Always an Upgrade: Rethinking Leadership in the Workplace
Promotions are typically viewed as a reward for performance, but moving into a management role is not always as straightforward or beneficial as it may seem. While a higher salary or job title can be appealing, the shift in responsibilities and perception can create unexpected challenges.
More companies are beginning to rethink traditional promotion...
New Velana Terminal Opens with Maldivian A330 Flight
Velana International Airport’s long-awaited new terminal began operations yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the Maldives’ aviation development. The first service at the new facility featured the national carrier Maldivian’s A330 wide-body aircraft, arriving from Cochin in the afternoon.
Passengers on the inaugural flight were received at the terminal, with the airline’s cabin crew...
Sri Lankan President Arrives in Maldives for First Official State Visit
The President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arrived in the Maldives on Monday to commence his first state visit since assuming office in September 2024. The visit comes at the invitation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and marks a significant diplomatic moment between the two neighbouring countries.
President Dissanayake and his...
Who Decides When AI Gets the Final Say? Balancing Humans and Agents in the AI Workplace
As artificial intelligence continues its advance into the workplace, a pressing new question has emerged: how many decisions should we entrust to machines, and how many must remain in human hands? The latest 2025 Work Trend Index by Microsoft reveals that companies across the globe are rapidly scaling the integration of AI agents, software systems that can...
President Muizzu Meets Key Development Partners on Independence Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday with senior officials from Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the OPEC Fund for International Development, reaffirming the Maldives’ long-standing relationships with its development partners and exploring new avenues for collaboration. The meetings took place at the President’s Office as part of official engagements surrounding the...
Japan Pledges Grant for Disaster Resilience Project in Malé
Japan has pledged a grant of 1.55 billion Japanese Yen to support a new disaster resilience project in Malé, with the aim of strengthening the island’s coastal defences and improving stormwater drainage systems. The funding commitment was formalised on Friday during a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Exchange of Notes...
Velana International Airport Inaugurates New Terminal
The long-awaited new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) was officially inaugurated on Saturday evening, marking a major milestone in the Maldives’ aviation infrastructure. The inauguration ceremony was attended by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, along with high-level dignitaries, cabinet members, and representatives from international funding partners.
The new...
Bank of Maldives Introduces INR Accounts to Boost Cross-Border Transactions
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for the first time in the country, in what it describes as a move to facilitate trade, streamline remittances, and broaden investment options between the Maldives and India.
The new INR accounts, available from 1 August 2025, can be opened online through BML’s Internet...
Sri Lanka to Grant One-Year Visas to Maldivians from August
Maldivians will soon be eligible for one-year visas to Sri Lanka, with the new policy set to come into effect at the start of August. The announcement comes as Sri Lanka prepares to welcome Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu for a state visit by his Sri Lankan counterpart, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Until now, Maldivians...
FTA Negotiations to Commence Between Maldives and India
The governments of the Maldives and India have formally agreed to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward deepening economic cooperation and trade integration between the two nations.
The decision follows the meeting between President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the President’s state...
Maldives to Link Favara with India’s UPI to Ease Cross-Border Payments
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to connect Favara, the Maldives’ national instant payment system, with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The move marks a significant step in enhancing the digital financial infrastructure between the two countries.
Set to launch in early 2026, the first...
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