President Highlights MSMEs as Cornerstone of Economic Diversification
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…
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CMDA Says It Lacks Enforcement Powers to Tackle Scams
The Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) has stated that while it holds legal responsibility to…
Operation Hamamagu Begins: Immigration Targets Undocumented Migrants in Addu
Maldives Immigration has launched its largest enforcement operation to date in Addu City, under a…
More Changes at MMA as Longtime Advisor Dismissed
Idham Hussain has been dismissed from her position on the Board of the Maldives Monetary…
Finance Ministry Announces Sale of Treasury Bills Worth Over MVR 4 Billion
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the sale of Treasury Bills worth MVR…
President Proposes Incentives to End Island-Level Tobacco Use
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has directed the Cabinet to assess the feasibility of providing financial…
Gov’t Engages Stakeholders Amid Flight Concerns from Gulf Airspace Closures
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives is closely monitoring the escalating conflict…
Maldivian Coast Guard Intercepts Foreign Fishing Boats in EEZ
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard has detained two Sri Lankan fishing vessels…
Minister: Government Assessing Fallout from Widening Middle East Crisis
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has stated that the Maldivian government is closely monitoring the potential…
Gov’t Targets Year-End Completion for Minimum Wage Revision
The national minimum wage is expected to be reviewed and finalised by the end of…
Gov’t to Introduce New Insurance Scheme as Road Accidents Surge
The government is set to launch a new insurance scheme aimed at covering vehicle damages,…
VIA Terminal Water Connection Complete Ahead of 26 July Launch
Velana International Airport (VIA) has taken a significant step forward in preparations for the opening…
Fisheries Minister Highlights Ocean Protection and Research-Based Decisions at Moodhu Fest
The Maldives marked World Oceans Day with a vibrant Moodhu Fest event, where Minister of…
Transport Minister Warns of Imbalance in Pilot Training Versus Employment
The Maldives’ pilot training scholarship scheme has produced hundreds of qualified professionals, but only a…
Ministry Issues Warning on Biometric Data Compliance for Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has issued a warning to employers and migrant…
Land Handed Over for Food Security Project in Kondey
Land has been officially handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare for…
Online Payments Dominate Tax Collection as MIRA Exceeds Projections
Nearly all of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority’s (MIRA) income in 2024 was received through…
Household Visits Underway for 2025 Labour Force Survey
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has commenced fieldwork for the Labour Force Survey 2025,…
Maldives Opens T-Bill Subscriptions with One-Year Yield at 4.60%
The Government of Maldives has opened subscription for four new Treasury Bills totalling MVR 968.8…
Maldives Collects MVR 2.18 Billion in May, Beating Forecasts
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported a total revenue collection of MVR 2.18 billion in…
Maldives Seeks Economic Gains Through Sustainable Management of Protected Areas
The government is stepping up efforts to manage and monetise its protected environmental sites, seeking…
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Social Justice at ILO Conference
The Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, has reaffirmed…
Maldives Immigration to Offer Passport and Limited Visa Services During Holidays
Maldives Immigration has announced that it will continue providing passport services and limited visa support…
“This Legislation is an Investment in a Healthier Future,” – UNICEF on Maldives’ Tobacco Ban
UNICEF has extended its congratulations to the Maldivian government for taking what it calls a…