Gov’t Signals Stronger Price Controls as Ramadan Nears
With Ramadan approaching, the government has signalled a more assertive role in managing commodity prices…
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Re-Employment Bill Ratified, Enabling Public Service Careers Up to Age 75
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Re-Employment Bill, fulfilling a key pledge to allow…
CSC Tightens Civil Service Salary Increase Criteria Under Revised Pay Framework
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has tightened the criteria for civil service salary increases under…
Parliament Confirms Dr Aishath Rameela as HRCM President
Parliament has approved Dr Aishath Rameela as the new President of the Human Rights Commission…
Maldives Zakat Fund Management Transferred to MMA
The Maldives Zakat House has transferred management of the national Zakat Fund to the Maldives…
Gov’t to Intervene if Essential Food Prices Rise, Says Minister Saeed
Minister for Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has stated that the government will step…
Gov’t Reaffirms Policy to Operate Airports Through Maldivian Companies
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has reiterated that the government’s policy is…
President Establishes Maldives Zakat House Under Zakat Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Maldives Zakat House to operate under the Ministry…
President Establishes Maldives Intellectual Property Office Under New Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Maldives Intellectual Property Office (MIPO) under Article 4(a)…
Cabinet Sets Productivity Benchmarks as Maldives Targets Faster Economic Growth
The Cabinet has established new economic benchmarks aimed at improving productivity across key sectors, as…
MACL Signs Crisis Management Agreements with Police and MNATS
Maldives Airports Company Limited has signed new agreements with the Maldives Police Service and the…
Authorities Targets Illegal Foreign-Run Businesses as Dollar Shortage Persists
The government has stepped up efforts to address pressure on foreign currency reserves, linking the…
Gov’t Says Hulhumale’ Phase 3 on Schedule as Dredging Nears Final Stage
Large-scale land reclamation for Hulhumale’ Phase 3 is progressing on schedule and is expected to…
President Announces New SME Support Measures From January 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a new set of measures aimed at supporting the development of…
Reactivation Window Closing for Inactive Companies
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has issued a final reminder to inactive companies, warning that…
Vessels at North Harbour Zone A to Temporarily Use Jetty No 1 During Road Works
Vessels currently docked at Zone A of the North Harbour will temporarily relocate to Jetty…
SME Concessions Rolled Out Following Consultations with Business Owners
The government has announced a package of concessions aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises…
Customs Extends Air Cargo Clearance to 24-Hour Operations
Customs clearance services for goods arriving by air are now operating around the clock, following…
Gov’t Drafting Cybersecurity Law to Address Surge in Digital Crimes
The Maldives government is preparing to introduce a comprehensive Cybersecurity Act next year, as authorities…
Transport Ministry Eases Vehicle Deregistration and Garage Permit Rules
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced a set of regulatory changes that…
Housing and Employment Barriers Dominate Youth Concerns Raised to President
President Mohamed Muizzu has said that involving young people at every stage of decision-making is essential for…
New Customs Office Opens in Maafaru to Support Airport and Regional Services
A new Customs office has been opened in Maafaru, Noonu Atoll, with authorities stating that…
Authorities Shut Down 56 Illegal Foreign-Run Businesses in Three Weeks
Authorities have closed 56 foreign-run businesses over the past three weeks as part of intensified…
President Muizzu Says Maldives 2.0 Aims to Reshape Governance Framework
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives 2.0 initiative is intended to bring a fundamental shift…