Maldives Raises Climate and Debt Priorities with UN Chief
Maldives Vice President discussed climate vulnerability, debt, and SIDS priorities with UN chief Guterres.
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Ooredoo Maldives Offers MVR 100K Grand Prize in Digital Recharge Promotion
Ooredoo Maldives launches Recharge & Win promotion offering weekly and grand cash prizes via app.
Maldives and Kenya Sign MoU on Political Consultations to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations
Maldives and Kenya signed an MoU on Political Consultations to strengthen diplomatic bilateral relations.
Finance Minister Says Ras Malé Project Could Ease Dollar Shortage
Finance Minister says Ras Malé project could ease dollar shortage, though key financing details remain…
MACL Renews ISAGO Status and Gains Enhanced GSE Recognition
MACL renews ISAGO accreditation and gains IATA Enhanced GSE recognition improving ramp safety standards.
President Reaffirms Maldives’ Push for More Equitable UN
Maldives marks 61 UN years, pushing reforms for equitable representation and greater SIDS participation.
Villa College Selected to Host King’s Commonwealth Fellows
Villa College named host for fully funded King's Commonwealth undergraduate fellowships for island states.
Maldives and China Expand Fisheries Cooperation Through Technical Training
Maldives and China deepen fisheries cooperation through technical training, research and blue economy development.
Eagle Hills, Government Agree Terms for USD 20 Billion Ras Malé Development
Government and Eagle Hills agree terms for USD 20 billion Ras Malé waterfront development.
MIRA Names 33 Parties Owing More Than MVR 1 Million
MIRA publicly names 33 parties owing over MVR 1 million in unpaid taxes.
Maldives Sets 10.95-Tonne Annual Sea Cucumber Export Quota
Maldives limits dried sea cucumber exports to 10.95 tonnes yearly across seven licensed companies.
MIRA Streamlines Online GST Registration for Overseas Suppliers
MIRA launches simplified four-step online GST registration for foreign businesses supplying the Maldives.
Economy Contracts 12.3% in Q2 as Tourism and Fisheries Decline
Maldivian economy shrank 12.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026 as tourism and fisheries declined sharply.
BML Expects FX Flow to Stabilise by Next Week Following Rise in Outflows
BML anticipates foreign currency transfer times normalising next week after a sharp surge in dollar…
BML Rejects Claims of Role in Gov’t’s USD 50m Treasury Bill Repayment
BML denies involvement in government's USD 50 million Treasury bill repayment to SBI.
Gov’t Economic Measures Delivering Results, Says Economic Minister
Economic Minister Saeed says government measures work, condemns negative reporting, confirms deferred key debt repayments.
Gov’t Grants up to a Decade Extension on Single-Use Plastic Phase-Out
Maldives delays major single-use plastic bans by years while immediately banning small beverage bottles.
Foreign Currency Worth MVR 3.86 Million Seized at VIA
Six Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested at Velana International Airport after authorities allegedly found foreign…
Harbour Expansion Plans Displace 26 Food Court Operators
Businesses operating at the food court near Malé’s southwest harbour have been instructed to vacate…
Maldives Concludes First IAEA Conference as Member State
The Maldives has completed its first participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference…
Income Tax Growth Offsets Tourism Revenue Decline in Q2
Government revenue increased modestly during the second quarter of 2026 despite a broad decline in…
UK and Maldives Expand Cooperation Across Security, Trade and Climate
The Maldives and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen cooperation across security, trade, climate…
Maldivian Joins Etihad Guest’s Airline Partner Network
Etihad Guest members will soon be able to redeem their loyalty miles for flights operated…
US Federal Reserve Raises Rates: What Does It Mean for Maldives?
A decision in Washington to make borrowing more expensive could carry consequences far beyond the…