Gov’t Plans to Allow Essential Services on Private Plots in Hulhumalé Phase II
Government plans to permit essential services on privately allocated residential plots in Hulhumalé Phase II.
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Maldives Financial Expo Highlights Financial Literacy and Innovation
MMA's Financial Expo returned after nine years, drawing 16,000 visitors and promoting financial literacy and…
President Ratifies Amendment Reducing Tobacco Import Duty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified changes to the Export-Import Act, revising import duties on…
Financial Sector Expo Returns After Nine Years
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated the Maldives Financial Expo 2026 today at Hulhumalé Central Park,…
MMA Recognises Financial Sector Institutions at Inaugural Awards
The Maldives Monetary Authority has recognised several financial institutions and service providers for their role…
StatePharma Officially Assumes Management of STO Pharmacies Across Maldives
All STO pharmacies across the Maldives have officially transitioned to and commenced operations under StatePharma…
Parliament Lowers Cigarette Duty in Reversal of 2024 Tax Hike
Parliament has approved a reduction in import duty on cigarettes from MVR 8 to MVR…
Local SMEs to Benefit as Financial Expo Supports Small Businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises will be among the notable beneficiaries of the Maldives Financial Expo…
Minister Says Domestic Fare Cuts Remain Difficult
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has said reducing domestic flight fares in the…
Parliament Committee Backs Cigarette Duty Cut Less Than Two Years After Tax Hike
A proposed reduction in tobacco import duties has moved closer to parliamentary approval, marking a…
ACC Amends Procedures to Speed Up Corruption Investigations
The Anti-Corruption Commission has revised its criminal procedure rules as part of an effort to…
Velana International Airport Crisis Response Framework Strengthened Through New MoUs
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the National Disaster Management…
President Sets Out MSME Priorities as Government Focuses on SME Growth
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has outlined the Government’s policy priorities for micro, small and medium…
Laamu Atoll’s Second Airport to Be Developed in Isdhoo-Kalaidhoo
The government has selected Isdhoo-Kalaidhoo as the site for Laamu Atoll’s second airport, following earlier…
MMA Raises Dollar Allocations to Banks by 25 Percent Amid Off-Season FX Pressure
The Maldives Monetary Authority has moved to ease pressure in the foreign exchange market by…
PCB Appoints Zaina Abdulla as New Board Member from Banking Sector
Zaina Abdulla from Ga. Dhaandhoo has been appointed as a member of the Privatization and…
Gov’t Sets Investment Requirements for Cross-Subsidy Projects
The government has identified 19 projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment, setting out a framework that…
MIRA Begins ADB-Funded E-Invoicing Mission
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has commenced an Asian Development Bank-funded e-invoicing mission as part of…
Gov’t Seeks to Cut Cigarette Import Duty Less Than Two Years After Tobacco Tax Hike
The government is seeking to significantly reduce taxes on imported tobacco products, marking a major…
Ibrahim Ziyath Steps Down as MPL Deputy CEO
Ibrahim Ziyath has resigned from his position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Ports…
SOEs Required to Meet 45 Percent Government Shareholding Threshold for Resort Leases
State-owned enterprises seeking to lease lagoons, islands, or land for resort development will be required…
Parliament Opens Cyber Security Bill for Public Consultation
The public has been invited to submit feedback on a proposed cyber security law that…
SAMPA Introduces Vessel Registration and Stricter Whale Shark Tourism Rules
Vessels operating within the South Ari Marine Protected Area will be required to register with…
Gov’t Plans More Global Digital Platforms, Minister Saeed Says
The government plans to expand access to international digital platforms following the introduction of PayPal…