Maldives Appoints First Female Maldivian Consul General in Jeddah
Maldives appoints veteran diplomat Badoora Saeed as its first female Consul General in Jeddah.
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Jet Fuel Drives Maldives’ Re-Exports Past 2025 Total
Jet fuel sales push Maldives' 2026 re-exports past last year's full-year total already.
STO Maintains Quarterly Profit Despite Lower Fuel Revenue
STO holds quarterly profit steady despite lower fuel revenue, but operating cash generation falls sharply.
President Pledges Nationwide Programme to Tackle Workplace Barriers for Disabled Citizens
President Muizzu pledges national programme to tackle workplace barriers facing disabled Maldivian citizens.
Maldives Heads Towards Year-End With Growth Forecast at 0.6%
Maldives faces 0.6% growth as weak tourism and fisheries outweigh strong construction expansion in 2026.
Maldives to Co-Chair Small States Ministerial Meeting Alongside CHOGM
Maldives to co-chair small states meeting at CHOGM, advancing climate and economic priorities.
Maldives and Bangladesh Target Trade Growth via Dhaka Business Summit
Maldives and Bangladesh discuss hosting a Dhaka business summit to boost trade and investment.
MFLC’s GCF Accreditation Opens New Chapter for Maldives’ Climate Finance
MFLC becomes Maldives' first National Direct Access Entity accredited to the Green Climate Fund.
Gov’t Proposes MVR 59.7 Billion Budget for 2027
Government proposes MVR 59.7 billion 2027 budget, cutting spending while funding housing, healthcare and infrastructure.
Food Prices Rise 8.59% as Overall Inflation Remains Subdued
Maldives food prices surged 8.59% yearly while overall inflation stayed low at 1.17%.
President Sets 70 Per Cent Project Completion Target for 2027 Budget
President Muizzu targets 70 per cent project completion as central priority for 2027 State Budget.
Sun Siyam Unites Across the Maldives for Pink Ribbon Run/Walk 2026
Sun Siyam raised MVR 122,060 for cancer awareness through nationwide Pink Ribbon Run/Walk 2026.
Dhiraagu Opens EliteClub+ Rewards Programme to All Mobile Customers
Dhiraagu expands EliteClub+ loyalty programme to all mobile customers with tiered rewards and partner benefits.
Ibrahim Farhad Promoted to Director of Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives
Ibrahim Farhad promoted to Director of Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives, overseeing expanded operations.
Maldives and China Strengthen Fisheries Ties with New Export Agreement
MIFCO and SINOMACH Hainan sign MoU to explore exporting Maldivian frozen fish to China.
Maldives Urges Ethical Deployment of AI to Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding
Maldives urges ethical AI use to foster cross-cultural understanding and protect smaller languages like Dhivehi.
President Muizzu Calls for Chinese Partnerships That Deliver Jobs and Skills
Muizzu seeks Chinese investment creating jobs, skills and industries to advance Maldives' Vision 2040.
Over 100 Programmes Open for January 2027 at Villa College
Villa College opens applications for January 2027 intake with over 100 accredited programmes available.
Thilafushi Begins Container Clearance as Port Relocation Gets Under Way
Thilafushi begins container clearance as commercial port services relocate from overburdened Malé Commercial Harbour.
Dhiraagu Honours Elite Club Partners
Dhiraagu honours EliteClub partners and outlines plans for a more accessible, digitally integrated programme.
MIRA Signs Addendum on Financial Account Information Exchange
Maldives endorses updated OECD standard CRS 2.0 for automatic financial information exchange, implementation set for…
Maldives Seals Landmark 15MW Solar Deal to Reduce Island Diesel Reliance
Maldives signs largest solar deal, a 15MW system cutting diesel reliance and fuel costs.
Majilis Approves Bill Requiring 50% Upfront Payment to Appeal Disputed Taxes
Majilis approves bill requiring 50% upfront payment to appeal disputed MIRA tax assessments.
Maldives Prioritises Green Innovation and Climate Action at China Summits
Maldives pursued green innovation and climate partnerships at two Hong Kong environmental summits.