Dharavandhoo Airport Terminal Development to Proceed Through Contractor Financing
Plans to develop a new passenger terminal at B. Dharavandhoo Airport are moving ahead through…
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Abdul Majeed Ali Named Pension Office Chairperson Amid Board Changes
The Pension Office has appointed Abdul Majeed Ali as Chairperson of its Board, filling a…
Pension Funds Can Now Be Used for Housing Loans, Hajj and Medical Needs
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the sixth amendment to the Maldives Pension Act on Thursday,…
First State Pharma Outlet Opens Ahead of STO Pharmacy Transfer
The opening of State Pharma’s first pharmacy marks an early test of the government’s plan…
President Restructures Addu City Council and Abolishes Atoll Councils
The government has formalised a major restructuring of local council administration, with separate council secretariats…
PCB Removes Yoosuf Waheed from HDC Board
Yoosuf Waheed has been dismissed from the board of directors of Housing Development Corporation (HDC),…
Pension Office Suspends Basic Pension for Re-Employed State Workers
The Maldives Pension Administrative Office (MPAO) has amended the Regulation on Basic Pension for Older…
MWSC Chairperson Shamhooza Ahmed Dismissed from Post
The Chairperson of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Shamhooza Ahmed, has been dismissed from…
Maldives and UNODC Convene Regional Workshop on Trafficking Data
A regional workshop in Hulhumalé has placed renewed attention on the need for stronger data…
April Revenue Holds Steady at MVR 2.63 Billion Despite Tourism-Linked Declines
The state collected MVR 2.63 billion in revenue in April 2026, broadly holding last year’s…
New Bill Seeks Privacy Rules for Maldives’ Digital Systems
The Maldives is moving towards a formal legal regime for digital privacy, as the government…
President Muizzu Defends Dollar Policy as BML Tightens Foreign Currency Controls
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended the government’s handling of the dollar shortage and limits…
President Says USD 50 Million India Loan Due in May Has Been Repaid
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government has repaid a USD 50 million loan…
Gov’t Sets Six-Month Timeline for Undocumented Worker Deportations
The government has set a six-month timeline to intensify deportation operations targeting undocumented foreign workers,…
Gov’t Claims Debt Repayments Did Not Affect US Dollar Reserves
Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef said debt repayments made over the past month did…
Economic Minister Says STO Bunkering Revenue Nears MVR 1 Billion
STO’s bunkering service has generated close to MVR 1 billion in revenue since its launch,…
Malé Taxi App to Launch Within a Week, Economic Minister Says
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the mobile application developed for the…
International Seminar on Social Security Sustainability Opens in Maldives
An international seminar in the Maldives is bringing regional attention to the financial pressures facing…
Former PCB President Mohamed Anas Appointed MIFCO Managing Director
Former Privatization and Corporatization Board President Mohamed Anas has been appointed Managing Director and Chief…
President Calls for Wider Employment Access in Workers’ Day Message
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Government is seeking to expand skills training, regulate…
MACL Cuts Jet Fuel Price Following Government Discussions
Maldives Airports Company Limited has reduced the price of jet fuel at Velana International Airport…
Maldives Begins Work on National Fuel Reserve Amid Middle East Tensions
The Maldives has begun work to establish a national fuel reserve as the government continues…
14 New Cabinet Members Confirmed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the 14 newly appointed Cabinet members following a vote held during today’s…
Gov’t Seeks MVR 2.6 Billion Through New Treasury Bill Issuance
The government has opened subscriptions for a new series of Treasury Bills totalling more than…