Phase 3 of Taxiway Charlie Redevelopment Underway at Velana International Airport
Work has progressed on a key section of Velana International Airport’s airside infrastructure, with Phase…
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Gov’t Settles USD 500 Million Sukuk, Easing Near-Term Debt Pressures
The Maldives government has cleared a major external debt obligation, settling the USD 500 million…
Mass Legalisation Program Submissions Now Open Until 2 May
Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has extended the deadline to submit documentation for the…
Gov’t Offers MVR 3.5 Billion in New Treasury Bills
The government has invited investors to subscribe to a new series of Maldivian Rufiyaa Treasury…
Gov’t Says Flights Resuming and Supply Chains Stable Amid Middle East Disruptions
Air connectivity to the Maldives is showing signs of recovery after earlier disruptions linked to…
Gov’t Explores Eco-Friendly Transport to Address Cost Pressures
Efforts to address cost pressures and operational challenges in the Maldives’ transport sector are beginning…
Giraavaru Falhu Project Advances with Ongoing Land Reclamation Works
Progress on the Giraavaru Falhu land reclamation project, a key initiative linked to housing development…
Maldives Posts MVR 2.1 Billion Surplus as Revenue Rises and Spending Falls
The Maldives remained in fiscal surplus by mid-March, with stronger tax receipts more than offsetting…
Thilafushi Depot Expansion Aims to Relieve Pressure on Malé Ports
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is increasing capacity at its empty container depot in Thilafushi as…
Maldives Eyes Recurrent Spending Cuts as Deficit May Widen
The government is preparing a targeted cost-cutting plan as fiscal pressures persist, with rising external…
STO Plans 1,500-Tonne Gas Storage Expansion in Malé to Strengthen Supply
Efforts to stabilise cooking gas supply in the Maldives are moving towards longer-term storage capacity,…
Public and Industry Stakeholders Invited to Join Online Construction Regulations Programme
The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has launched online programmes to familiarise the public…
MACL Revises VIA Traffic, Designates Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones at Terminal 2
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has revised traffic flow at Velana International Airport (VIA), designating…
State Spent MVR 10 Billion on Fuel Imports in 2025
The scale of the Maldives’ reliance on imported fuel has come into sharper focus, with…
Joint Committee Reviews Progress as New UN Framework Takes Shape
The Maldives government and the United Nations have initiated the process of shaping their next…
Gov’t Assures Stable Food Imports as Supply Routes Diversify Amid Conflict
The government has indicated that essential food imports remain stable despite ongoing disruptions linked to…
No Immediate Fuel Price Increase Planned, Says Finance Minister
The government has indicated that it does not plan to increase fuel prices further, even…
Gov’t Signals Targeted Austerity Approach Amid Middle East Tensions
The government is preparing to introduce austerity measures designed to limit disruption to the public,…
Maldives Moves to Map Its Agricultural Sector Through First Nationwide Data Collection
A new effort to systematically document the country’s agricultural landscape signals a shift towards more…
Gov’t Seeks MVR 1.1 Billion Through Treasury Bill Issuance
The government is moving to raise over MVR 1.1 billion from the domestic market through…
Customs and Correctional Service Salaries Aligned Under National Pay Framework
Employees of the Maldives Customs Service and Maldives Correctional Service have begun receiving revised salaries…
Six-Storey Market Complex Planned for Malé Under MVR 126.36 Million Project
The government has awarded a contract worth MVR 126.36 million to develop a new market…
President Ratifies Labour Law Changes Including Childcare Leave and MSME Quota Fee Exemptions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the ninth amendment to the Employment Act, introducing changes…
Gov’t Moves to Expand Food Storage and Diversify Imports Amid Global Supply Risks
The government is implementing a strategy to expand national food storage capacity and diversify import…