President Designates Valla as Part of Kudahuvadhoo to Boost Development
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Valla, located in Dhaalu Atoll, as part of Kudahuvadhoo to facilitate economic activities and support...
USD 18 Million Compensation Proposed for Villa Group in Kaadedhdhoo Airport Dispute
The government has offered USD 18 million in compensation to Villa Air, owned by Jumhooree Party leader and Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim,...
First Phase of Taxiway Charlie Rebuild Completed at Velana Airport
Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) has handed over the first phase of the Taxiway Charlie rebuild project to Maldives Airports Company Limited...
President Ratifies Maldives Intellectual Property Office Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified Act No. 13/2025, the Maldives Intellectual Property Office Act, setting the stage for the creation of...
First Batch of National Apprenticeship and MACL’s “Hunavaru” Program Completed
The first batch of the National Apprenticeship Program and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)’s “Hunavaru” Program has successfully concluded, with certificates awarded...
Fisheries Ministry Opens Tender for Aquaculture Development on Uninhabited Islands
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has invited bids for the lease of uninhabited islands, lagoons, and reefs to develop aquaculture...
President Concludes North Ari Atoll Tour with Development Commitments
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned to Malé after concluding a multi-island tour of North Ari Atoll, where a series of infrastructure,...
Hulhumalé to Welcome Manhattan Grand, a Luxury Five-Star Hotel Development
A long-idle structure in Hulhumalé, once earmarked by State Trading Organisation (STO) for a city hotel nearly two decades ago, is finally...
Applications Open for Vacant Seat in Tax Appeal Tribunal
The President’s Office has opened applications for a vacant seat in the legal field of the Tax Appeal Tribunal, following the resignation...
Dhiraagu Opens Coaching Partner Applications for Maldives Road Race 2025
Dhiraagu has announced the opening of applications for coaching partners ahead of the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025, the country’s largest...
Maldives–Philippines Ties Highlighted as New Envoy Takes Up Role
The newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Maldives to the Philippines, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, presented her Letters of...
Finance Ministry Invites Bids for MVR 1.81 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the opening of subscriptions for four tranches of Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Treasury Bills, totalling...
New LLMs in Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, and Islamic Finance Launched by Villa College
Villa College has announced the introduction of three new Master of Laws (LLM) programmes aimed at preparing professionals for specialised roles in...
North Ari Atoll Tour: President Pledges New Airport, Roads, and Health Facilities
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is currently on a three-day tour of Alifu Alifu Atoll, meeting councils, Women’s Development Committees, and residents to...
MACL to Develop Airport and Housing Land in Mathiveri Under New Deal
The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have signed an agreement to establish a new airport in...
Dhiraagu Renews Support for Maldivian Red Crescent’s Humanitarian Efforts
Dhiraagu has renewed its partnership with the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) under the Partners for Humanity Initiative for 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment...
Police Warn of Sophisticated Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Foreign Workers in Maldives
A new and sophisticated scam targeting foreign workers in the Maldives has already resulted in losses exceeding MVR 2.9 million, according to...
Chief AI Officers: Trend or Transformation for Businesses?
The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced a new figure to the corporate leadership table: the Chief AI Officer (CAIO). This emerging...
MACL to Develop Fitness and Recreation Centres in 63 Islands
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation to establish...
Water and Sewerage Deadline Extended to 2027 with New Standards for Service Providers
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Water and Sewerage Act, extending the deadline to establish water and sewerage...
MMA to Gain Wider Oversight as Parliament Approves Payment System Amendment
Parliament has approved a legislative amendment to the National Payment System Act, introducing extensive reforms aimed at tightening financial oversight and combating...
Japan Hands Over Vessels to Strengthen Maldives’ Policing Capacity
The Government of Japan has handed over eight vessels to the Maldives Police Service under its Economic and Social Development Programme, aimed...
WAMCO Denies Plans to Enter Local Tourism, Reaffirms Focus on Waste Management
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has dismissed speculation that it is venturing into local tourism, stating that its focus remains on...
MIRA Seeks Prosecution in Major Tax Evasion Case Against Hope Travels
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has launched a major investigation and filed charges against Hope Travels, a company operating ferry services...