Cabinet Approves Sale of Government Stake in SDFC to Bank of Maldives
The Government has approved the sale of its stake in the SME Development Finance Corporation…
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Talks Held with JIRCAS to Introduce High-Nutrition Crops in Maldives
Maldives has entered discussions with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) to…
President’s Office Discloses 922 Political Appointees
The President’s Office has publicly disclosed that 922 individuals are currently appointed to political positions…
Maldives Launches AEO Programme with Innahura as First Certified Member
Innahura Maldives Resort has been recognised as the Maldives’ first certified Authorised Economic Operator (AEO),…
Proposed Maldives IP Office Faces Pushback Over Ministerial Control
The government’s proposal to establish a Maldives Intellectual Property Office has drawn criticism from opposition…
New Arts Support and Cinema Development Announced at Ahaa Forum
The government is preparing to issue financial assistance to artists under a new support scheme…
Zakat House Opens Bidding for Islamic Insurance to Cover Uninsured Treatments
The Maldives Zakat House has announced plans to partner with an Islamic insurance provider to…
Parliament Reviews Trademark Bill Proposing Fines Up to MVR 2 Million for Infringement
A government-backed bill proposing fines ranging from MVR 1 million to MVR 2 million for…
Transport Ministry Revives Vehicle Import Permits with Stricter Criteria
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced that four-wheeled vehicles can now only…
Travel Agencies Given Final Deadline to Submit Annual Reports or Face Licence Revocation
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has issued a final extension for registered travel agencies…
North Harbour Development Aims to Improve Access and Relocate Cargo Services
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has commenced efforts to upgrade the North Harbour in Malé, aiming…
On World Population Day, President Urges Youth-Centred Policy Shift
On the occasion of World Population Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a clear message:…
Green Tax and TGST Boost Government Revenue in June
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a notable increase in revenue collection for…
PCB Mandates Master’s Degree for SOE Chairperson Appointments
The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has revised the eligibility criteria for appointing chairpersons at…
STELCO Aims to Complete Smart Meter Rollout by End of September
State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced that it expects to complete the rollout of smart…
FDI Should Translate Into Jobs and Business for Youth, Minister Highlights
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Maldives should contribute directly to job creation and economic…
Gov’t Seeks Investor Input for Laamu Fonadhoo Port and Bunkering Project
The Government of Maldives has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) inviting qualified…
MMA Reports Stable Financial Position for June 2025
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has published its Statement of Financial Position for June 2025,…
Parliament Moves Forward with Proposal to Limit Judges’ Financial Interests
Parliament has accepted a government-backed proposal to amend the Judges Act, seeking to prohibit judges…
Farumuli Designated for Tourism, Excluded from Maafaru Governance
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has amended the administrative boundary of Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, removing…
IOM Urges Collective Effort to Implement Maldives’ New Migrant Health Policy
The Maldives has launched a new National Migrant Health Policy aimed at ensuring equitable access…
MMPRC Acknowledges Financial Losses, Outlines Reforms and Marketing Push
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has responded to heightened scrutiny over its…
Business Owners Must Apply for Tobacco Licence by 17 July, Says HPA
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reminded business owners that 17 July is the deadline…
MMA Opens Applications for 2025 Tamweel Islamic Finance Scholarships
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has opened applications for its 2025 Tamweel Islamic Finance Scholarship,…