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…
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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’…
President Details Plan to Manage April Sukuk Repayment
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has outlined a plan to manage the USD 500 million Sukuk…
MMA Issues New MVR 100 Notes to Address Circulation Shortage
The Maldives Monetary Authority has announced the release of a new stock of MVR 100…
Applications Open for Tourism, Fisheries and Construction Advisory Bodies
The President’s Office has opened applications for three newly established advisory committees intended to provide…
MPL Extends Demurrage-Free Storage Period at Malé Commercial Harbour
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has extended the demurrage-free storage period for non-containerised cargo at the…
Dispute Over Government Bond Investment Leads to MPAO Chair Exit
The chairperson of the Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO) board, Ahmed Inaz, has resigned following disagreements…
Land Reclamation Begins for Vihafaru Airport Development
Physical works have begun on the Vihafaru airport development in South Miladhunmadulu Atoll, with land…
Groundbreaking Marks Start of USD 790 Million Project Ayla Development
Construction has formally commenced on Project Ayla, a large-scale township development in Noonu Atoll, following…
Employers Given More Time to Update Work Site Information Under Expatriate Quota Rules
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has extended the deadline for employers to submit notarised Work…
Gov’t Reaffirms SEZ Model Built Around Nine Strategic Sectors and Big Capital
The framework governing Special Economic Zones in the Maldives has been reaffirmed through a new…
Construction Begins on Five Affordable Housing Projects Under National Scheme
Construction activity has begun on five large-scale housing developments under the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Inclusive…
Gov’t Seeks Over MVR 1.8 Billion Through Short-Term Treasury Bills
The government has moved to secure more than MVR 1.8 billion from the domestic market…
Male’ Commercial Harbour to Allow 24-Hour Vessel Entry
Marine vessels calling at the Male’ Commercial Harbour will be able to enter the port…
Third Call Issued for Helicopter Service Provider in Maldives
The government has issued a third announcement seeking a company to provide helicopter services in…
Second Edition of Maldives Maritime Conference Scheduled for 15 April 2026
The second edition of the Maldives Maritime Conference is scheduled to take place on 15 April 2026,…
Maldives and OPEC Fund Sign New Framework on Climate and Infrastructure Cooperation
The Ministry of Finance and the OPEC Fund for International Development have signed a new Country Partnership Framework aimed…
Power Generation Capacity Boost Planned Ahead of Ramadan
The State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has begun preparatory works to strengthen electricity generation capacity…
Gov’t Orders Renewal of Expired Worksite Permits for Foreign Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has ordered the renewal of expired permits for…
Maldives Digital Services Confirms March Launch of GEMS 2.0
The Maldives is set to launch the second version of its government e-letter management system,…
National Agroforestry Policy Handed Over to Agriculture Ministry
A national policy on agroforestry has been formulated and formally handed over to the Ministry…
Gov’t Establishes Digital Service, Dissolves NCIT
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Maldives Digital Service under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of…
Solar-Diesel Hybrid Power System Under Development in B. Fehendhoo
Work is underway to establish a solar-diesel battery hybrid power system in Fehendhoo, according to the Ministry…