Maldives Opens Bids for 15 Island Resorts Featuring Dedicated Halal Tourism Developments
Maldives opens bidding for 15 resorts, including three dedicated Halal tourism developments across atolls.
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Government
Maldives to Build Dedicated Male’ Facility for Human Trafficking Victims
Maldives plans permanent Male' facility offering integrated support for human trafficking victims amid evidentiary challenges.
New Regulation Sets Out Revised Rules For Non-Residential Land Allocation
New regulation revises rules for leasing, registering and allocating non-residential land in the Maldives.
Gov’t Offers MVR 1.11 Billion in Treasury Bills
Government offers MVR 1.11 billion in Treasury bills across four maturities with rising rates.
President Sets 2028 Target for Development Projects Despite Economic Challenges
President Muizzu targets 2028 completion for all development projects despite economic constraints nationwide.
President Calls for Accountability-Led Resilience at SIDS Audit Summit
President Muizzu urges accountability and transparency across island states, launching the Auditor General's strategic plan.
Sixth Maldives Marine Science Symposium 2026 Commences
Sixth Maldives Marine Science Symposium 2026 begins, featuring 47 research papers across five key themes.
Maldives Advances Two New Air Service Agreements to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Maldives negotiates two new Air Service Agreements to expand tourism markets and international connectivity.
President Appoints New VP for Employment Tribunal
President Muizzu appoints Ahmed Mamdhooh as Vice President of the Employment Tribunal after oath ceremony.
Maldives Signs Inter-Ministerial MoU for 10-Island Agroforestry Project
Maldives launches 10-island agroforestry project to boost food production, protect ecosystems, and reduce import dependence.
Subsidy Growth Drives Higher Government Spending in 2026
Rapid subsidy-led spending growth pushed the Maldives into a MVR 1.37 billion fiscal deficit.
PCB Appoints Shazuhath Latheef to AgroNet Board
PCB appoints Shazuhath Latheef as Accounting and Finance member on AgroNet's Board of Directors.
Vilunveshi Grant Offers Funding for Community-Based Sustainable Projects
Vilunveshi Grant funds sustainable community projects combining food security and environmental protection for Maldives.
President Muizzu Sets November 2027 Target for Thilafushi Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2027 target to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.
StatePharma Aims to Cut Medicine Wastage Through Improved Forecasting
StatePharma seeks to cut medicine wastage and shortages through better forecasting and centralised importation in…
MACL Expands Terminal 1 with New Passenger Rest and Service Area
MACL opens new Terminal 1 rest area with seating, children's play space and banking.
Haris Mohamed Appointed Managing Director of MTDC
Haris Mohamed appointed MTDC Managing Director after Niyaz's dismissal, amid broader state-owned enterprise changes.
MFDA Sets Heavy Fines for Unregistered Medicine Sales
MFDA's new medicinal drugs regulation requires registration, licensing, and imposes fines up to MVR 100,000.
President Sets 11 November 2026 Deadline for Complete Relocation of Malé Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2026 deadline to relocate Malé's commercial port to Thilafushi.
MFDA Proposes Professional Rules and Penalties for Food Inspectors
The MFDA proposes conduct rules and fines up to MVR 100,000 for food inspectors.
MMA Begins Travel Survey at Airport to Gather Balance of Payments Data
MMA launches week-long airport survey collecting anonymous travel data for balance of payments statistics compilation.
MFDA Gives Pharmacies Six Months to Meet New Essential Medicine Requirements
MFDA gives pharmacies six months to meet new essential medicine stocking requirements under two-tier system.
Savaaheli Removed from Addu City Jurisdiction to Facilitate Tourism Development
President Muizzu removed Savaaheli from Addu City's jurisdiction to support tourism development in the area.
Gov’t Spending Rises 21 Percent as Fiscal Balance Swings to Deficit by Mid-July
Government spending surged 21 percent, pushing the fiscal balance into a MVR 1.54 billion deficit.