Maldives and India Progress Digital Payment Integration and Currency Swap Facility
Maldives and India advance UPI-Favara payment integration and renew currency swap facility cooperation.
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Economic Ministry Issues Warning to Businesses Over Missing Price Tags
Ministry warns Maldivian retailers to display clear price tags or face regulatory enforcement under law.
BML Opens Applications for MVR 1 Million Startup Grant Scheme
BML opens 2026 Startup Grant applications, awarding two winners MVR 500,000 each plus support.
Dhiraagu Announces TikTok Challenge with iPhone 18 Pro Max Prize
Dhiraagu launches TikTok challenge offering an iPhone 18 Pro Max prize, deadline 7 November 2026.
PCB Appoints New Board Members for Major State-Owned Enterprises
PCB appoints Areesh, Faruhad, and Imdhaah to boards of three major state-owned enterprises.
President Arrives in Islamabad for Three-Day State Visit to Strengthen Ties with Pakistan
President Muizzu visits Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties, trade, and regional cooperation over three days.
DMRR 2026 Earns World Athletics Ranking Status with Over 5,500 Participants
DMRR 2026 gains World Athletics Ranking status with over 5,500 participants, largest ever edition.
Fiscal Deficit Narrows to MVR 4.5 Billion Amid Capital Spending Cutbacks
Maldives cuts fiscal deficit to MVR 4.5 billion through capital spending reductions despite rising costs.
MMA Suspends MS Finance License and Issues MVR 500,000 Penalty Over Currency Breaches
MMA suspends MS Finance licence and fines it MVR 500,000 over currency breaches.
Applications Open for Nine Stall Rentals at Hulhumalé’s ‘Rashu Maarukeytu’
HDC opens applications for leasing nine commercial stalls at Hulhumalé's Rashu Maarukeytu local market.
Ministry Revises Cross-Subsidisation Lease Acquisition Costs for Outer Atolls
Tourism Ministry revises cross-subsidisation lease acquisition cost calculations for six outer atolls through 2027.
DMGC 2026 Announced for November with Free Entry and MVR 150K Prize Pool
Dhiraagu announces free-entry DMGC 2026 gaming tournament this November with MVR 150,000 prize pool.
Maldives Collaborates with Malaysian Firm to Install Ice Plants Across 11 Islands
Maldives partners with Malaysian firm to install ice plants across 11 fishing islands.
CMDA Reports Top Spot in Governance Rankings Secured by STO
STO leads Maldives governance rankings at 97.5 per cent as market compliance reaches record 92.9…
Marketplace District Leads Broad Expansion of Maldives Expo 2026
Maldives Expo 2026 expands vendor participation, adds international and tourism districts, reserving awards for locals.
Maldives and Pakistan to Deepen Bilateral Ties Across Key Sectors
President Muizzu visits Pakistan to deepen bilateral ties, marking sixty years of diplomatic relations.
Funding for 1,273 Ongoing Projects Secured, Rising Oil Costs Absorbed via Subsidies
Maldives absorbs oil price shocks via subsidies while securing funding for 1,273 projects.
Maldives Seeks to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security
Maldives boosts pandemic preparedness through regional WHO meeting and national chemical-biological emergency response training workshop.
High Commission Urges Maldivian Travellers to Verify UK ETA Requirements
Maldivian High Commission advises citizens to verify UK ETA requirements before travelling or transiting through…
Naagoashi Resort Set to Open Within 11 Months, Announces Tourism Minister
Naagoashi Resort passes 50 per cent completion, set to open within 11 months.
MMA Officials Meet Global Financial Leaders at IMF and World Bank Meetings
MMA delegation attends IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, emphasizing research and central bank…
Maldives Explores Subsea Desalination with 500-Metre Deep Water Sampling
Maldives samples 500-metre deep water to assess feasibility of Flocean's subsea desalination technology.
Maldives Climate Plan Targets Women’s Access to Finance and Decision-Making
Maldives climate gender plan prioritises women's finance access, business support and decision-making roles across islands.
Maldives’ Economic Activity Grows 2.4% as Fisheries Decline Weighs on Gains
Maldives economy grew 2.4% in August as sharp fisheries decline offset services gains.