Pension Office Board Welcomes Two New Private Sector Representatives
Two individuals have been appointed as board members representing the private sector at the Maldives…
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President Declares Extended Government Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the week in which Eid al-Fitr falls will…
Finance Ministry Cites Legal Hurdles in Delaying MITDC Closure
The government’s plan to dissolve the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has been delayed…
Parliament Endorses Three Non-Resident Ambassador Nominations
Parliament has approved President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s nominations for non-resident ambassadors to the Philippines, Spain,…
AgroNat to Resume Operations with Focus on Food Security
The government has announced that AgroNat Company, a state-owned enterprise established to support the agriculture…
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…
President’s Office Confirms Government Closure for Ramadan’s Final Days
The President’s Office has announced that government offices will be closed for the last ten…
Gov’t Clears USD 100 Million Loan Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has confirmed the repayment of a USD 100 million…
WAMCO Awarded Contract for Waste Management Projects in 32 Islands
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has been awarded a contract to construct waste management facilities…
Mariyam Shamma Ismail Appointed as New Registrar of Companies
The government has appointed Uza. Mariyam Shamma Ismail as the new Registrar of Companies, following…
Ahmed Zayan Resigns from MMA Board as Government Faces Economic Criticism
Ahmed Zayan Mohamed, the Ministry of Finance’s representative on the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) board,…
Gov’t Plans MVR 15 Billion Land Sale to Central Bank Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Maldivian government is reportedly preparing to raise MVR 15 billion by selling a large plot of…
Discussions Held on Traffic Flow Ahead of New VIA Terminal Opening
Authorities have held discussions to address potential changes to traffic flow around Velana International Airport…
Investment Opportunities Opened for Gan Island Development in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Gadhdhoo Council has announced exciting investment opportunities on the uninhabited island of Gan, located in…
Gov’t Agencies Explore Ways to Enhance Agricultural Business Opportunities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, together with the Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone…
Food Safety Act Significantly Reduces Food-Related Issues in Maldives, MFDA Reports
The Maldives Food and Drugs Authority (MFDA) has reported a significant decline in food safety…
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…
Maldives Reimposes Restrictions on Bangladeshi Worker Recruitment
The government has reintroduced stricter regulations on recruiting Bangladeshi workers after initially easing restrictions in…
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…
Immigration Reports Rise in Expatriates with Valid Visas at Malé Local Market
Maldives Immigration has reported an increase in the number of expatriates working at Malé City’s…
Registrar of Companies Mariyam Visam Resigns After a Decade in Office
The Registrar of Companies, Mariyam Visam, has stepped down from her position at the Ministry…
New Animal Protection Bill Proposes Fines Up to MVR 1 Million
The government has submitted the Animal Care and Protection Bill to Parliament, proposing a legal…
New Foreign Currency Regulation Sets Reporting & Compliance Standards
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has introduced the General Regulation on Foreign Currency, which came into…
New MIRA Ruling Establishes Procedures for Reassessing Tax Amounts
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued a new tax ruling outlining the procedures…