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…
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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,…
Maldives Declares ‘Project Solar City’ as First Special Economic Zone
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared “Project Solar City” as the Maldives’ first Special Economic…
Maldives Signs Investment Residency Deal: What It Means for the Economy
The Government of Maldives has signed an agreement with global investment migration firm Henley &…
PCB Appoints Directors to Support State-Backed Development Bank
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed four members to the Board of Directors…
Thilamalé Bridge Reaches Key Milestone with Piling Phase Finished
The Thilamalé Bridge project has passed a critical juncture with the completion of its piling…
Maldives Stresses Development, Climate Aspects of Maritime Connectivity at Istanbul Forum
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Ameen, has emphasised that maritime connectivity must be…