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.
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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.
Addu City Marks World Food and Farmers’ Day with New Farmers’ Market
Addu City opens new weekend Farmers' Market to promote food security and local produce.
President Links Food Security to Local Production and Innovation
President Muizzu ties food security to local production, innovation, and stronger support for farming communities.
PCB Announces New Leadership Appointments to Fenaka Corporation
PCB names STELCO veterans to lead Fenaka amid planned merger of utility operations.
Local Crop Cultivation Remains a Gov’t Priority, President Announces
Muizzu prioritizes domestic crop cultivation and self-sufficiency to protect sovereignty and reduce import reliance.
Gov’t Offers MVR 1.77 Billion in Treasury Bills
Government offers MVR 1.77 billion in Treasury bills, with most maturing within four weeks.
MMA Releases New Stock of MVR 5 Notes to Address Shortage
MMA releases new MVR 5 notes to ease shortage from damaged circulating currency.
MMA Restricts USD 1,000 Medical Travel Allocation to Six Countries
MMA limits USD 1,000 self-funded medical allocation to six countries amid misuse concerns.
Food Vendors Warned by MFDA for Using Misleading Lab Reports and Health Claims
MFDA warns food vendors against using misleading lab reports and unverified health claims in advertising.
UK Aviation Assessment to Guide Relaunch of Maldives Helicopter Services
Maldives to relaunch helicopter services under UK guidelines, prioritising medical evacuations by November 2027.
MIRA Revenue Falls in September Despite Higher Tax Receipts
MIRA's September revenue fell yearly on lost one-off payment, but exceeded forecasts on tourism.
Import Concerns Prompt President to Take Action on Online Business Challenges
President Muizzu vows to resolve online business import hurdles and address accessibility concerns for citizens.
September Balance Sheet Shows Decline in MMA’s Foreign Currency Holdings
MMA's foreign currency holdings fell in September as cash declined and bank lending rose sharply.
Moody’s Raises Maldives to Caa1, Forecasts Wider Fiscal Deficit
Moody's upgrades Maldives to Caa1 on reduced default risk but forecasts wider deficit.
Yameen Idrees Appointed to Lead Maldives Awqaf Investments
Yameen Idrees appointed managing director of new state-owned Maldives Awqaf Investments managing endowment properties.
President Orders Stalled Development Projects to Resume
President orders stalled development projects to resume after material supply shortages were resolved.
Maldives Generates USD 97.3 Million in Green Tax Revenue this Year
Maldives green tax revenue reached USD 97.3 million this year, up 0.7 per cent.
Former North Hithadhoo MP Sinan Appointed as MD of AgroNat
Former MP Sinan named AgroNat Managing Director following the corporation's integration into MIFCO as subsidiary.
Gov’t Says Rasmalé Project Value Parallels Total Maldivian Tourism History Asset Value
Government touts massive Rasmalé project value amid opposition concerns over foreign land control and sovereignty.
Maldives Subsidy Spending Reaches MVR 4.15 Billion as Deficit Widens
Maldives subsidy spending reached MVR 4.15 billion, exceeding allocation and widening the fiscal deficit significantly.
Gov’t Sets November 2028 Target for Modern Port at Thilafushi
Government targets November 2028 for modern Thilafushi port to ease Malé harbour congestion.
Maldives Moves to Establish NIC to Advance Overseas Education and Employment Recognition
Maldives moves to establish NIC improving overseas education and employment qualification recognition for citizens.
Gov’t Offers MVR 941.09 Million in Treasury Bills
Maldives government offers MVR 941.09 million in Treasury bills across four maturity periods.