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)…
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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…
Ministry Opens Window for Migrant Workers to Regularise Status Before April
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology will launch the Mass Legalisation Program in January,…
Gov’t Pushes Back Timeline Again for Clearing SOE Payment Backlog
The government has once again adjusted its timeframe for settling unpaid bills owed by state-owned…
37 Businesses Shut Down as Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Expatriate Operations
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has ordered the closure of 37 businesses as…
New Regulation Sets Out Requirements for Immigrant Workers and Employers
The Ministry for Homeland Security and Technology published the Regulation for Immigrant Workers in the…
Nearly Half of Hulhumale’ Phase III Land Reclaimed, MACL Says
Reclamation works on Hulhumale’ Phase III have reached nearly the halfway mark, according to an…
HDC Awards Hulhumalé Road Development Project to Chinese Firm for MVR 91.8 Million
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has awarded a road development project in Hulhumalé to China’s Rotime…
Revenue Rises Above Forecast as Tourism and Recovery Efforts Lift Collections
Revenue collection for November 2025 reached MVR 2.20 billion, marking one of the strongest monthly…
Abdul Razzaq Haleem Appointed Chairperson of New State Pharmaceutical Corporation
Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the…