Mastercard to Play Key Role in Maldives’ Five-Year Digital Development Plan
Mastercard has joined forces with Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Ministry of Homeland Security…
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MMA Launches Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025 to Boost Financial Literacy and Islamic Finance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has inaugurated Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed…
British High Commission Supports MACL with First Aid Training Gear
The British High Commission in Malé has donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airports…
Talks Underway to Revive Idle Fish Processing Plant in Hulhumalé
Negotiations are in progress to bring the Ensis cannery and processing plant in Hulhumalé back…
MIRA Targets Greater Efficiency Through Technology and Automation
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) is working to further digitise its services and automate…
Gov’t Links Foreign Investment Growth to Business Forums and Legal Reforms
The Maldives has recorded 108 new foreign investments since December 2023, according to figures shared…
Maldives Issues Over MVR 1.86 Billion in Treasury Bills in Latest Sale
The Government of Maldives has invited subscriptions for a fresh issuance of treasury bills totalling…
Cold Storage Facility Underway as Part of Broader Food Security Strategy
The State Trading Organisation (STO) is developing a cold storage facility in Malé’s Industrial Village…
Government to Launch Essential Commodity Price Index to Track Food Inflation
The government is preparing to launch a new Essential Commodity Price Index (ECPI) to track…
Proposed Amendment Grants MMA Power to Penalise Unlicensed Payment Operators
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has proposed a sweeping amendment to the National Payment System…
Shake-up at MMA’s Financial Intelligence Unit Raises Questions About Central Bank Autonomy
The head of the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Abdulla Ashraf, was removed…
Gov’t Conducts Training for State Agencies Amid Spending Reform Push
The Ministry of Finance has wrapped up a three-day training programme aimed at strengthening public…
HDC’s Mauroof Jameel Steps Down Six Months into Role
Mohamed Mauroof Jameel has resigned from his post as Managing Director of the Housing Development…
Male’ City Council to Publish Full Details of Land Leases in Transparency Push
Male’ City Mayor Adam Azim has announced that the council will publicly disclose the full…
Tourism Architect and Statesman Hassan Sobir Passes Away
Hassan Sobir, a veteran public servant and diplomat who played a defining role in shaping…
Velana International Airport Inaugurates New Terminal
The long-awaited new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) was officially inaugurated on Saturday…
Maldives to Link Favara with India’s UPI to Ease Cross-Border Payments
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL)…
Economic Infrastructure Projects Announced During President’s Visit to Noonu Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s recent tour of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll included several announcements tied to…
New Coral Garden Project Aims to Revive Hulhumalé’s Urban Reef
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has launched a coral restoration effort in the Channel Park of…
New VIA Terminal Fully Ready for Launch, Says MACL Deputy MD
Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Mohammed Lamaan, has confirmed the fulfilment…
Maldives Government Opens Subscription for MVR 1.39 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has issued an invitation to subscribe to MVR-denominated Treasury Bills (T-Bills),…
MMA Increases Dollar Allocation to Banks to Improve SME Access
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced a 10 percent increase in the amount of…
Airport Upgrades, Housing, and Transport Projects Announced During Presidential Tour
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ongoing tour of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll has centred on major economic…
MACL Highlights Workplace Inclusion Ahead of Terminal Launch
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has conducted a dedicated information session for hearing-impaired employees, ensuring…