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 to ensure that biometric registration for...
New Regulation in Maldives Mandates Propeller Guards for Excursion Vessels
The Maldivian government has announced a new regulation requiring excursion vessels to install propeller guards, aiming to enhance the conservation of whale...
Gov’t Seeks Contractors for Council Buildings Across Six Atolls
The government is moving ahead with plans to construct council secretariat buildings on islands across six atolls, with Minister of Cities,...
Maldives Introduces ReefSeed to Revive Coral Ecosystems
The Maldives has introduced a new coral restoration initiative called ReefSeed, designed to combat reef degradation and promote the recovery of vital...
Pension Office Board Welcomes Two New Private Sector Representatives
Two individuals have been appointed as board members representing the private sector at the Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO).
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, purchase, and use of tobacco products...
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 awarding of a long-term catering contract,...
Maldives Enforces Stricter Rules on Food Advertising to Protect Consumers
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced new regulations governing food advertising in the country, aiming to prevent misleading promotions,...
MIRA Clarifies Tax Obligations on Directors’ Account Balances
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued detailed guidance on how directors' financial transactions with their companies should be treated...
Tourism Minister Says New Law Will Address Delayed Resort Reopenings
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that recent amendments to the Tourism Act will help address delays in reopening...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
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 Company (MIDFZ) and Agronet, has conducted discussions...
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 vehicles into the Maldives, mandating proof...
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 land in Hulhumale’ to the Maldives Monetary Authority...
Policy U-turn: Maldives Restores Dual Insurance Coverage
In a surprising policy U-turn, the Maldives government has reversed its earlier decision to phase out the dual health insurance system, reigniting...
Gov’t Conducts Nationwide Food Safety Inspections Ahead of Ramadan
The government launched a nationwide inspection of food safety standards in restaurants, cafés, and marketplaces on Monday as part of preparations for...
Gov’t Launches SFD-Financed Housing Development in Hulhumalé
A major new housing development was launched yesterday in Hulhumalé, with support from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). The project,...
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 financing from the Saudi Fund for...
Major Study Recommends Slashing Vehicles in Greater Malé to Ease Congestion and Pollution
A comprehensive study by the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has recommended a significant reduction in the number of vehicles in...
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 loan taken from Cargill Financial Services International,...
Public Can Now Track Essential Goods Prices via Agu Magu Portal
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has officially launched the Agu Magu Portal, a new platform designed to provide the public with...
Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
Ex-Immigration Chief Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Power
Former Maldives Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed was arrested on Friday evening following allegations of abuse of power and financial misconduct. The...
Gov’t Moves Towards Sustainable Transport with Electric Taxis Initiative
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, has signed an agreement to introduce...
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The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Social and Family Development to offer...
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 businesses can claim input tax under...
Dhiraagu Offers Customers Chance to Win Smart Home Kits Until End of April
Dhiraagu has rolled out a limited-time promotion giving customers the chance to win a complete Smart Home Kit every other day,...
President Says Fishing Sector Projects to Conclude Within Two Years
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that ongoing projects to support the Maldivian fishing community will be completed within the next...
What Does a Healthy Economy Look Like for the Maldives?
In the Maldives, discussions around economic health frequently hinge on metrics such as GDP growth, tourist arrivals, and foreign investment flows....
