Hanimaadhoo International Airport Nears Completion with 83 Percent of Works Finalised
The development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport has reached 83 percent completion, according to an update released by the Regional Airports Company...
President’s Office Launches Capacity-Building Programme for Senior Government Officials
The President’s Office launched the Executive Development Programme (EDP) 2025–2027 on Wednesday, with the inaugural session taking place at the auditorium...
More Island Leases Under Review as Government Targets Inactivity
The government has begun taking back leased islands and lagoons where developers have failed to meet contract obligations, starting with Minaavaru...
Police Investigate Illegal Work Permit Scheme Involving Immigration Officials
The Maldives Police Service has uncovered a suspected illegal recruitment and money laundering operation involving a Bangladeshi national and several local...
Parliament Approves Aishath Asna Hamdi as Deputy Governor of MMA
Parliament has approved the appointment of Aishath Asna Hamdi as the new Deputy Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following...
Maldives 2.0 Summit Concludes with National Digital Commitment Presented to President
The ‘Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Summit’ concluded with a ceremonial presentation of the National Digital Commitment to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu,...
Electricity Relief Carried Into April, STELCO Confirms
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has clarified that electricity bills issued for April 2025 closely resembled those of March in many...
Maldivian Expands Domestic Network with Muli Route
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the launch of direct flights to Meemu Muli, introducing scheduled air connectivity...
April Revenue Hits MVR 2.6 Billion, Led by GST and Green Tax
Government revenue collection for April 2025 reached MVR 2.60 billion, reflecting a notable 22.7 percent increase compared to April 2024, driven...
STO Partners with India’s HLL Lifecare to Address Medicine Shortages in Maldives
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has signed an agreement with HLL Lifecare Ltd, a government-owned company in India, to improve the...
MVR 15.9 Million Issued in Agriculture Loans Under Government Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has revealed that a total of MVR 15.9 million has been disbursed in agricultural...
Parliamentary Committee Backs Asna Hamdi for Deputy Governor Role at MMA
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has recommended the appointment of Aishath Asna Hamdi as the new Deputy Governor of the Maldives...
Maldives Launches MVR 250M Islamic Social Finance Initiative
A new social financing initiative focused on expanding Islamic Finance and addressing community needs was officially launched in the Maldives on...
Maldives Moves to Repeal and Replace 27-Year-Old Civil Aviation Act
A new bill proposing sweeping reforms to modernise the Maldives' aviation sector has been submitted to Parliament, with the aim of...
Gov’t Seeks Consultants for Master Plan of Malé Center Point
The Ministry of Finance and Planning, on behalf of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, has issued a request for...
UAE-Backed MIFC Project Breaks Ground in Maldives
The Maldives officially broke ground on the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC), a USD 8.8 billion project aimed at reshaping the...
Maldives 2.0: President Launches Vision for a Digital-First Nation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a new national initiative, titled ‘Maldives 2.0’, aimed at digitising government operations and public services...
Maldives Launches USD 8.8 Billion Financial Centre to Reshape National Economy
The Maldives government has signed a landmark joint venture agreement with MBS Global Investments to establish the Maldives International Financial Centre...
Vaadhoo to Become First Fully Solar-Powered Island in the Maldives by Year-End
The government has announced plans to transition Raa Atoll Vaadhoo to 100 percent renewable energy by the end of 2025, positioning...
Central Bank Board Reshaped as Government Fills Two Vacancies
The government has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following the resignation...
Dhiraagu Hosts First-Ever Fuvahmulah Run, Drawing Over 1,100 Participants
Dhiraagu Fuvahmulah Run 2025 concluded on Friday in Fuvahmulah City, marking the first time the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), has...
Operation Kurangi Records 150,000 Biometric Entries as Regularisation Drive Advances
As the world observed Labour Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced a significant milestone in the Maldives’ efforts to address longstanding...
Parliament to Review Asna Hamdhy’s Nomination for MMA Deputy Governor
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Aishath Asna Hamdhy for the post of Deputy Governor at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA),...
Gov’t Opens Subscription for New Round of Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has invited subscriptions for a new series of Maldivian Rufiyaa-denominated Treasury Bills (T-Bills), offering investors...
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Transition to ‘Tradian’ Trade Platform Delayed Until Further Notice
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade announced today a delay in the full transition to the “Tradian” platform—the Maldives’ first National...
Maldives Commits to Digital Development and Regional Collaboration at Asia-Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting
The Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment to digital development and regional collaboration during the Asia-Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting held in Tokyo from...
President Establishes Greater Malé Financial District Limited to Drive Economic Innovation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the formation of a new state-owned enterprise, Greater Malé Financial District Limited, under Article 15 of the...
April 2025 Economic Update: Moderate Growth, Evolving Tourism Trends, and Rising Inflation
The Maldives' economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025 reflects a period of moderated growth,...
PCB Announces New Leadership: Ayesha Nur’ain Janah to Head MACL, Ahmed Shaheer to Chair...
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) appointed new chairpersons to the boards of two major state-owned enterprises—Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) and...
