Authorities Issue Travel Advisory as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Flights
Flight cancellations linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have prompted Maldivian authorities to…
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Food Safety Act to Introduce Tighter Packaging and Recall Standards
The Maldives is moving to implement stricter packaging and labelling requirements under its Food Safety…
President Pledges Expanded Services and Economic Access Through Maldives 2.0
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that the advancement of Maldives 2.0 will expand opportunities…
Fenaka Expansion Lifts Ihavandhoo Water Output to 100 Tonnes Daily
Water production capacity in Ihavandhoo has doubled following the commissioning of an additional reverse osmosis plant, aimed…
Gov’t Outlines Policy on Import Duty and Fee Exemptions for Key Economic Activities
A new policy setting out how exemptions on import duties, royalties and revenue fees will…
Dhidhdhoo Airport Reclamation Completed as Northern Connectivity Plans Advance
Land reclamation for the planned airport in Dhidhdhoo has been completed, marking a significant step in efforts…
President’s Office Reopens Applications for Tourism, Construction and Fisheries Advisory Committees
The President’s Office has reopened applications for membership of three advisory committees tasked with providing…
Fenaka Procures Four New Gensets to Strengthen Electricity Supply in Four Islands
Fenaka Corporation has procured four new generator sets as part of efforts to improve electricity…
Gov’t Seeks Over MVR 1.16 Billion in Fresh Treasury Bill Borrowing
The government is seeking to raise more than MVR 1.16 billion through its latest round…
MMA Introduces New Print of MVR 20 and MVR 100 Notes to Circulation
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) announced that newly printed MVR 100 and MVR 20 notes…
Gov’t Guarantees Availability of 26 Staple Food Items at STO This Ramadan
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has confirmed that 26 essential staple food products…
MIRA Reports Stronger January Revenue with Shortfall Against Projection
Tax revenue collections rose sharply year on year in January, but still fell short of…
MIRA Highlights AI Integration in Tax System at Vienna Conference
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority presented the country’s experience in integrating artificial intelligence into tax administration…
MMA Receives New Shipment of MVR 20 Notes After Recent Shortage
The Maldives Monetary Authority has received a new shipment of MVR 20 banknotes, following a…
Muizzu Concludes Germany Visit Marking 60 Years of Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu returned to Malé on Friday following his official visit to Germany,…
Maldives Adopts Commonwealth Nadi Declaration on Democracy and Rule of Law
The Maldives has adopted the Commonwealth Nadi Declaration alongside other member states, committing to renewed…
Maldives Scores 39 on Corruption Index as Watchdog Flags Governance Concerns
The Maldives scored 39 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 91st…
President Begins Official Visit to Germany on Invitation of President Steinmeier
President Mohamed Muizzu has departed for the Federal Republic of Germany on an official visit, following an…
Hithadhoo Port Expansion Aims to Anchor Southern Trade and Logistics
Plans to establish a bonded zone, duty free zone and bulk cargo facility at Hithadhoo…
Gov’t Frames Port Upgrade as Step Toward Market Stability
The government sees port infrastructure as a key factor in keeping consumer prices stable, Economic…
MPL Launches National Logistics Service to Strengthen Atoll Supply Chains
Maldives Ports Limited has launched a new nationwide logistics service aimed at improving the movement…
Unpacking President’s Parliamentary Address: What It Signals for Business and the Economy
President Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the 2026 session of the People’s Majlis with a Presidential Address outlining the Administration’s economic…
Gov’t Moves to Shorten Payment Delays Facing SMEs
The government is moving to address persistent payment delays affecting small and medium enterprises, with…
Gov’t Targets April Timeline to Resolve Essential Medicine Shortages
Public frustration over access to medicines has long been a pressure point in the Maldives’…