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Ismail Rasheed Retires After Four Decades At Dhiraagu, 11 Years as CEO
Ismail Rasheed retires as Dhiraagu CEO after four decades; Valdemar Ferradaz to succeed him.
Maldives and Türkiye Activate Preferential Trade Agreement
Maldives and Türkiye activate preferential trade agreement, boosting fisheries exports and diversifying import sources today.
BML CEO Mohamed Shareef Named First Maldivian Chair of Asian Bankers Association
BML CEO Mohamed Shareef becomes first Maldivian to chair the Asian Bankers Association.
Favara Goes Live With India’s UPI for Real-Time Transfers
Maldives activates first international instant-payment link connecting Favara with India's UPI for real-time transfers.
Ooredoo Adds Truecaller Premium as Anniversary Promotions Begin
Ooredoo Maldives launches Truecaller Premium billing and various data, speed, and travel anniversary promotions.
STO Revenue Climbs 27% to MVR 6.98 Billion as Fuel Margins Narrow
STO revenue jumped 27% to MVR 6.98 billion as fuel margins narrowed.
Velana Airport Handles First Sea-to-Air Cargo Shipment From Cambodia
Velana Airport handles first Sea-to-Air cargo from Cambodia, connecting Southeast Asia to Europe.
BML Launches Liveaboard Finance Facility With 9.5% Interest Rate
BML unveils liveaboard financing at 9.5% interest with seasonal repayments, seven-year terms, and vessel collateral.
President Muizzu Sets November 2027 Target for Thilafushi Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2027 target to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.
Senior Officials’ Talks Set Path for Stronger Maldives–Australia Partnership
Maldives and Australia agree to formalise partnership after talks on security, trade, climate.
StatePharma Aims to Cut Medicine Wastage Through Improved Forecasting
StatePharma seeks to cut medicine wastage and shortages through better forecasting and centralised importation in…
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Slow Island Economies and Weaken Tourism
IMF warns rising energy and food prices threaten Maldives tourism earnings, imports and public finances.
Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim Put Forward for IRENA Role
Maldives nominates Ambassador Thoriq Ibrahim as its permanent representative to renewable-energy agency IRENA.
MACL Expands Terminal 1 with New Passenger Rest and Service Area
MACL opens new Terminal 1 rest area with seating, children's play space and banking.
Haris Mohamed Appointed Managing Director of MTDC
Haris Mohamed appointed MTDC Managing Director after Niyaz's dismissal, amid broader state-owned enterprise changes.
MFDA Sets Heavy Fines for Unregistered Medicine Sales
MFDA's new medicinal drugs regulation requires registration, licensing, and imposes fines up to MVR 100,000.
Villa College Launches Master’s Programme in International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Villa College launches a Master's programme in tourism and hospitality management for September 2026 intake.
Dhiraagu Offers Free Medianet Videoclub Access for Postpaid Customers
Dhiraagu offers free Medianet Videoclub access to eligible postpaid customers until August 2026.
Gov’t Expects Maldives To Maintain 2025 Tourism Arrivals Despite Middle East Conflict
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has expressed confidence that the Maldives will maintain…
Maldives Seeks Dedicated SIDS Seats in Global Biodiversity Expert Groups
Maldives pushes for dedicated SIDS representation in biodiversity expert groups at Nairobi convention meeting.
Australia Seeks to Deepen Defence Cooperation with Maldives
Australia seeks deeper defence ties with Maldives, donating coastguard vessel to boost Indian Ocean security.
President Sets 11 November 2026 Deadline for Complete Relocation of Malé Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2026 deadline to relocate Malé's commercial port to Thilafushi.
Japan-Funded USD 3.7m Maritime Rescue Centre Handed Over To Maldives
Japan hands over USD 3.7 million Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to strengthen Maldives maritime security.