Maldives Advances Two New Air Service Agreements to Boost Tourism and Connectivity
Maldives negotiates two new Air Service Agreements to expand tourism markets and international connectivity.
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President Appoints New VP for Employment Tribunal
President Muizzu appoints Ahmed Mamdhooh as Vice President of the Employment Tribunal after oath ceremony.
Maldives Signs Inter-Ministerial MoU for 10-Island Agroforestry Project
Maldives launches 10-island agroforestry project to boost food production, protect ecosystems, and reduce import dependence.
Subsidy Growth Drives Higher Government Spending in 2026
Rapid subsidy-led spending growth pushed the Maldives into a MVR 1.37 billion fiscal deficit.
PCB Appoints Shazuhath Latheef to AgroNet Board
PCB appoints Shazuhath Latheef as Accounting and Finance member on AgroNet's Board of Directors.
Vilunveshi Grant Offers Funding for Community-Based Sustainable Projects
Vilunveshi Grant funds sustainable community projects combining food security and environmental protection for Maldives.
President Muizzu Sets November 2027 Target for Thilafushi Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2027 target to relocate Malé Commercial Harbour to Thilafushi.
StatePharma Aims to Cut Medicine Wastage Through Improved Forecasting
StatePharma seeks to cut medicine wastage and shortages through better forecasting and centralised importation in…
MACL Expands Terminal 1 with New Passenger Rest and Service Area
MACL opens new Terminal 1 rest area with seating, children's play space and banking.
Haris Mohamed Appointed Managing Director of MTDC
Haris Mohamed appointed MTDC Managing Director after Niyaz's dismissal, amid broader state-owned enterprise changes.
MFDA Sets Heavy Fines for Unregistered Medicine Sales
MFDA's new medicinal drugs regulation requires registration, licensing, and imposes fines up to MVR 100,000.
President Sets 11 November 2026 Deadline for Complete Relocation of Malé Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2026 deadline to relocate Malé's commercial port to Thilafushi.
MFDA Proposes Professional Rules and Penalties for Food Inspectors
The MFDA proposes conduct rules and fines up to MVR 100,000 for food inspectors.
MMA Begins Travel Survey at Airport to Gather Balance of Payments Data
MMA launches week-long airport survey collecting anonymous travel data for balance of payments statistics compilation.
MFDA Gives Pharmacies Six Months to Meet New Essential Medicine Requirements
MFDA gives pharmacies six months to meet new essential medicine stocking requirements under two-tier system.
Savaaheli Removed from Addu City Jurisdiction to Facilitate Tourism Development
President Muizzu removed Savaaheli from Addu City's jurisdiction to support tourism development in the area.
Gov’t Spending Rises 21 Percent as Fiscal Balance Swings to Deficit by Mid-July
Government spending surged 21 percent, pushing the fiscal balance into a MVR 1.54 billion deficit.
Amjad Musthafa Appointed President of Employment Tribunal
President Muizzu appoints lawyer Amjad Musthafa as President of the Employment Tribunal, taking oath today.
MPL Clears More Than 1,800 Cargo Consignments in One Week
MPL cleared 1,804 cargo consignments including essential food items during one week in July.
Maldives and ADB Review Development Programme and Future Cooperation
Maldives and ADB reviewed development programme and discussed expanding future cooperation across strategic priorities.
President appoints Fathimath Ameeza as MIRA Commissioner General of Taxation
President Muizzu appoints veteran MIRA official Fathimath Ameeza as Commissioner General of Taxation.
Five Maldivian-Owned Developers Awarded Contracts for 1,000 Hulhumalé Flats
Five Maldivian developers awarded contracts to build 1,000 affordable Hulhumalé flats for families.
State-Owned Enterprises Given Three Months to Cut Workforce by One-Third
Maldivian state-owned enterprises ordered to reduce workforce by one-third within three months to cut costs.
New State-Owned Corporation to Lead Hankede Development
New state-owned corporation established to lead Hankede integrated tourism development in Addu Atoll.