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…
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Maldives Eyes More Global Franchises Through Local Partnerships
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has stated that the Maldivian government…
President Aims to Phase Out Black Market as Maldives Targets Official Dollar Rate by 2027
The Maldivian government has set a target to eliminate the black market for US dollars…
Cabinet Reviews Progress of Key Infrastructure Projects in Working Session
The Cabinet convened a working session at the President’s Office on Tuesday to assess the…
PCB Updates Appointment Process for Senior Finance and Audit Roles in SOEs
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has revised the eligibility criteria for Chief Financial Officers…
Economic Minister Reports Gains from Bunkering, Dismisses US Tariff Concerns
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has said that the Maldives’ newly launched…
Gov’t Issues New Treasury Bills Amid Soaring Local Debt Exposure
The Government of Maldives has announced a fresh round of treasury bill (T-bill) offerings totalling…
MIRA Reveals 146 Businesses Owe Over MVR 600,000 in Unpaid GST
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has published the names of 146 establishments with overdue…
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…
WAMCO to Offer Jobs to People with Disabilities and Impoverished Through New Agreement
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of…
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…
MACL Kicks Off Staff Awareness Sessions under ‘Green Airport’ Sustainability Drive
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has begun a series of employee awareness sessions aimed at…
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…
POLCO Faces New Corruption Allegations Over MVR 350 Million Catering Contract
The Police Cooperative Society (POLCO) is facing renewed scrutiny as fresh allegations emerge over the…
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…
Gov’t Launches SFD-Financed Housing Development in Hulhumalé
A major new housing development was launched yesterday in Hulhumalé, with support from the Saudi…
Saudi Fund Extends Additional USD 17 Million Loan for VIA Terminal Project
The Government of Maldives has secured an additional USD 17 million (MVR 262 million) in…
Importers Now Required to Show Garage Space Before Bringing Four-Wheelers into Maldives
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has introduced a new requirement for importing four-wheel…
Green Tax Revenue Up 72%, But Environmental Spending Lags Behind
Green Tax collections in the Maldives reached MVR 401.2 million by 20 March 2025, marking…
Tobacco Use to Be Banned for Those Born On or After 1 Jan 2007
The Maldivian government has decided to implement a generational ban on tobacco, restricting the sale,…
Minister Khaleel Holds High-Level Talks with Global Counterparts in Türkiye
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel is currently in Türkiye for the fourth edition…
Maldives to Launch National Cyber Security Operation Centre by Year-End
The Maldives is preparing to establish a National Cyber Security Operation Centre before the end…
Parliament to Probe MFMC Over Stalled Addu Hankede Development
Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Azaan has submitted a request to the Speaker of Parliament to…
Public Transport Struggles to Shift Gears in Malé’s Congestion Crisis
Despite expanding its bus fleet and recording millions of commutes annually, Greater Malé’s public transport…