Ex-Immigration Chief Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Power
Former Maldives Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed was arrested on Friday evening following allegations of abuse of power and financial misconduct. The...
New Regulation in Maldives Mandates Propeller Guards for Excursion Vessels
The Maldivian government has announced a new regulation requiring excursion vessels to install propeller guards, aiming to enhance the conservation of whale...
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 Announces Major Infrastructure and Tourism Projects in New Decree
President Mohamed Muizzu has issued Presidential Decree No. 6/2025, introducing amendments to a previous decree that outlines projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment...
Ahmed Imad Resigns as Deputy Governor of MMA Following Policy Disagreements
Ahmed Imad has resigned from his position as Deputy Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), citing recent decisions that he believes...
President Urges Citizens to Embrace Hiyaavehi Scheme for Housing Solutions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on all Maldivians to take full advantage of the Hiyaavehi financing scheme, describing it as a...
President Ratifies Israeli Passport Ban, But Drops Clause on Dual Nationals
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, enforcing a ban on the entry of Israeli...
Maldives Introduces ReefSeed to Revive Coral Ecosystems
The Maldives has introduced a new coral restoration initiative called ReefSeed, designed to combat reef degradation and promote the recovery of vital...
Maldives Begins Technical Review of First Transparency Report on Climate Action
On Sunday, the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, together with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...
Rasmale’ Project Reclaims 101 Hectares as Work Continues
The landmark Rasmale’ Project is advancing steadily, with 101 hectares of land reclaimed so far, according to an update provided by...
Majority of Maldives’ 2024 Loans Directed to VIA Project as Debt Soars
The Maldivian government secured nine loans totalling USD 334 million (MVR 5.2 billion) in 2024, according to statistics released by the Ministry...
EOI Open for USD 35M Cargo Handling Facility at Thilafushi
An invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) has been announced for the development of a new cargo handling facility on Thilafushi...
Maldives Fertility Rate Decline Tied to Cost of Living and Housing, Study Finds
A new study conducted by the Maldives National University (MNU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified the rising...
Maldives Expands Aquaculture Zones to Include Lagoons and Offshore Areas
The Maldivian government has amended regulations to allow the lease of lagoons and offshore sea areas, those not under the jurisdiction...
Gov’t Seeks MVR 2.23 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has announced the latest treasury bill issuance, inviting investors to subscribe to MVR 2.23 billion in government securities. The issuance,...
Minister Calls for Expanded Local Tourism to Support Hanimaadhoo Airport Development
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has highlighted the need to expand local tourism in the northern Maldives to ensure...
Gov’t Introduces Additional Centres for Foreign Worker Biometric Updates
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced the establishment of additional service points aimed at assisting foreign workers in updating...
SDFC Managing Director Dismissed After One Year in Role
The Managing Director of the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC), Aishath Fifsheen Ali, has been dismissed from her position. The Privatisation and...
Maldives Signs Agreement to Install Battery Storage Systems on 18 Islands
The Maldivian government has signed a landmark agreement to deploy 38 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) alongside energy...
Proposed Amendment to Tourism Act Seeks to Establish New Tourism Trust Fund
The government is looking to establish and regulate a Tourism Trust Fund under the Tourism Act instead of the Finance Act. The...
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...
Government Launches New Hulhumalé Masterplan And Website
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today unveiled the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 24 years after the original plan was introduced. During a...
Gov’t Urges Employers to Complete Biometric Registration for Foreign Workers by End of April
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has called on all employers in the Maldives to ensure that biometric registration for...
MIRA Issues Guidance on Input Tax Claims for Capital Expenditure Under GST
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued a new guide to clarify how registered businesses can claim input tax under...
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