Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
Consultancy Sought for Addu City’s 14km Bridge Link Project
The Maldives government has initiated plans for a major infrastructure project to connect Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City, aiming to enhance...
One Year On: Maldivian’s Air Ambulance Service Supports 931 Patients
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has marked the first anniversary of its Air Ambulance service. The milestone was commemorated with...
HDC Audit Uncovers Irregularities in Binveriya Housing Scheme, Refers Cases to Police
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has referred cases related to the Binveriya housing scheme to the police following an internal audit that...
Bodufinolhu Now Part of L. Gan Following Presidential Decree
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Bodufinolhu, an island in Laamu Atoll, under the jurisdiction of L. Gan. The change was enacted through amendments...
STELCO Deploying 350 Employees for Single-Day Electricity Meter Readings
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) is set to dispatch 350 employees tomorrow to conduct electricity meter readings across the Malé area in...
Gov’t Moves Towards Sustainable Transport with Electric Taxis Initiative
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, has signed an agreement to introduce...
President Tours New VIA Terminal as Opening Nears
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu visited the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) as construction nears completion. Accompanied by Cabinet Ministers,...
Dhidhdhoo Joins WAMCO’s Expanding Waste Management Network
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has expanded its services to Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, further broadening its waste management network across...
POLCO Faces New Corruption Allegations Over MVR 350 Million Catering Contract
The Police Cooperative Society (POLCO) is facing renewed scrutiny as fresh allegations emerge over the awarding of a long-term catering contract,...
Maldives Enforces Stricter Rules on Food Advertising to Protect Consumers
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced new regulations governing food advertising in the country, aiming to prevent misleading promotions,...
Health Ministry Clarifies Food Advertising Rules Amid Business Concerns
The Ministry of Health has clarified the requirements for advertising food and beverage products following concerns from small businesses and individual service...
New Finance Rules Permit Government Projects Without Competitive Bidding
The government has changed public finance regulations, allowing the procurement of goods and services without a competitive bidding process for the next...
Maldives Reimposes Restrictions on Bangladeshi Worker Recruitment
The government has reintroduced stricter regulations on recruiting Bangladeshi workers after initially easing restrictions in December 2023. The decision comes amid concerns...
MPL to Prioritise Perishable Goods in Ramadan Port Operations
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except on Fridays, during the month of Ramadan to...
Gov’t Agencies Explore Ways to Enhance Agricultural Business Opportunities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, together with the Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone Company (MIDFZ) and Agronet, has conducted discussions...
Gov’t Introduces Additional Centres for Foreign Worker Biometric Updates
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced the establishment of additional service points aimed at assisting foreign workers in updating...
Mariyam Shamma Ismail Appointed as New Registrar of Companies
The government has appointed Uza. Mariyam Shamma Ismail as the new Registrar of Companies, following the resignation of her predecessor, Mariyam Visam,...
Gov’t Plans MVR 15 Billion Land Sale to Central Bank Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Maldivian government is reportedly preparing to raise MVR 15 billion by selling a large plot of land in Hulhumale’ to the Maldives Monetary Authority...
Policy U-turn: Maldives Restores Dual Insurance Coverage
In a surprising policy U-turn, the Maldives government has reversed its earlier decision to phase out the dual health insurance system, reigniting...
Parliament to Probe MFMC Over Stalled Addu Hankede Development
Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Azaan has submitted a request to the Speaker of Parliament to summon officials from the Maldives Fund...
Maldives Revises Tourism Act with New Development and Lease Rules
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 15th amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act, introducing significant changes to the legal framework governing...
Kudahuvadhoo to Become Logistics Hub with New Port Development
The government has officially handed over a project to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the development of a port in Dhaalu Atoll...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
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Maldives Engages Turkish Business Community to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, enforcing a ban on the entry of Israeli...
