World Bank Signals Support for Maldives Development Priorities
The Maldives is seeking continued World Bank cooperation on renewable energy, digitalisation and healthcare as…
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Dhiraagu Urges Shareholders to Update Tax Residency Status
Dhiraagu has advised shareholders to review and update their tax residency status to ensure dividend…
Maldives Tourism Begins September Below Last Year’s Pace
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun September at a slightly slower pace than last…
Saudi Fund Signals Continued Development Cooperation with Maldives
The Maldives and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) are exploring financing opportunities for priority…
Malaysia Backs USD 100 Million Facility as Anwar Concludes Maldives Visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded a two-day State Visit to the Maldives on Tuesday,…
Maldives and Malaysia Expand Maritime and Islamic Cooperation
Maldives and Malaysia sign two MoUs expanding maritime security and Islamic affairs cooperation.
Maldives and Malaysia Move Towards Preferential Trade Agreement Talks
Maldives and Malaysia agree to begin Preferential Trade Agreement talks during Anwar's state visit.
Maldives Mandates Direct Bank Deposits for All Expatriate Worker Salaries
Maldives mandates direct bank deposits for expatriate salaries to ensure verifiable records and protect worker…
Maldives Ends Work Visa Conversion for Business Visa Holders
Maldives bars Business and Special Visa holders from converting to Work Visas, targeting employer misuse.
First Maldivian Non-Resident Ambassador Accredited to Serbia
Maldives accredits first non-resident ambassador to Serbia, seeking cooperation in education, tourism and trade.
GullivAir to Launch Direct Malé-Sofia Flights in November
GullivAir launches seasonal direct Malé-Sofia flights from November 2026 through March 2027 winter.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Arrives in Maldives on State Visit
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim visits Maldives to strengthen bilateral cooperation and sign agreements.
Minister Saeed Claims Dollar Black Market Rate Returns to 2023 Level
Minister Saeed says dollar black market rate returned to 2023 level, but shortages persist.
MIRA Statistics Show More Than 60,000 Income Taxpayers in Maldives
MIRA reports over 60,000 individual taxpayers as government reforms Aasandha coverage for high-income earners.
Dhiraagu Offers MVR 100,000 Prize in Reload Promotion
Dhiraagu prepaid customers reloading via app can win weekly cash and a MVR 100,000 prize.
Maldivian Expands Domestic Network with Kudahuvadhoo Route
Maldivian adds daily Malé–Kudahuvadhoo flights from September 2026, becoming its 18th domestic airport served.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Names New Engineering and HR Leaders
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives promotes three staff into new Engineering and HR leadership roles.
BML Shifts New Personal Accounts and Financing to Islamic Banking
BML makes Islamic banking the default for new personal accounts and financing, keeping conventional services…
RAH GILI MALDIVES Appoints André Kretschmann as General Manager
RAH GILI Maldives names veteran hotelier André Kretschmann as General Manager of its resort.
BML Sets USD 16 Million Monthly E-Commerce Allocation for MVR Cards
BML sets shared USD 16 million monthly dollar allocations for MVR card e-commerce transactions.
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Takes Top Culinary Honours at FHAM 2026
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives wins top culinary honours at FHAM 2026 with 18 accolades.
President Establishes Waqf Investment Company Days After Announcing Two SOE Dissolutions
Muizzu creates waqf investment company days after announcing dissolution of two state-owned enterprises.
New MIRA Guide Clarifies GST on Tourism Resellers and Agents
MIRA guide explains how expanded 17 percent tourism GST applies to inbound resellers and agents.
Maldives and Belarus Move Towards Mutual Visa-Free Travel
Belarus approves draft agreement to negotiate mutual visa-free travel arrangement with the Maldives.