Kudahuvadhoo to Become Logistics Hub with New Port Development
The government has officially handed over a project to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the development of a port in Dhaalu Atoll...
AgroNat to Resume Operations with Focus on Food Security
The government has announced that AgroNat Company, a state-owned enterprise established to support the agriculture sector, will resume operations with a revised...
STO Aims to End Medicine Shortages with New Supply Efforts
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has completed the sourcing of essential medicines, with distribution to islands now underway. The company announced on...
Electricity Bills Set to Drop as New Tariffs Roll Out
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced yesterday that he has instructed the relevant authorities to reduce electricity tariff rates for the domestic category,...
Electricity Demand in Male’ Falls Below Average During First Day of Ramadan
Electricity consumption in Male’ during peak hours on the first day of Ramadan was recorded at 78 megawatts, significantly lower than the...
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).
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,...
President Establishes Greater Malé Financial District Limited to Drive Economic Innovation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the formation of a new state-owned enterprise, Greater Malé Financial District Limited, under Article 15 of the...
WAMCO Awarded Contract for Waste Management Projects in 32 Islands
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has been awarded a contract to construct waste management facilities and buildings in 32 islands across the...
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...
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 system is still far from easing...
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 of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF),...
Maldivian Expands Domestic Network with Muli Route
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the launch of direct flights to Meemu Muli, introducing scheduled air connectivity...
Ministry Invites EOIs for Kinbidhoo–Veymandoo Causeway and Elaa Tourism Island Project
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure (MCHI) on Thursday invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a major infrastructure project linking Thaa...
PCB Dismisses Mohamed Waheed from Housing Development Corporation
Mohamed Waheed has been removed from the board of directors of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), according to an announcement by...
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 bunkering services are already proving to...
WHO Backs Maldives’ Historic Move to Phase Out Tobacco Use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed the Maldives’ new generational tobacco ban, calling it a “bold and crucial” step in...
Operation Kurangi Event Organised for Migrant Workers in North Harbour
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that a special Operation Kurangi event will take place today for migrant workers in the...
MIRA’s 2025 Tax Help Programme Targets Individuals Earning Under MVR 10M
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has officially launched its Income Tax Assistance Programme 2025, offering targeted support to taxpayers required...
One Year On: Maldivian’s Air Ambulance Service Supports 931 Patients
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has marked the first anniversary of its Air Ambulance service. The milestone was commemorated with...
STO Partners with India’s HLL Lifecare to Address Medicine Shortages in Maldives
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has signed an agreement with HLL Lifecare Ltd, a government-owned company in India, to improve the...
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 to Launch Agricultural Zone Pilot in Laamu, Says Minister Mariya
The government is preparing to launch a pilot project in Laamu Atoll under the Agricultural Economic Zone initiative, Minister of Agriculture...
PSIP Gap Widens as Only 9% of Funds Spent by Mid-May
Despite an ambitious Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) budget of MVR 12.4 billion for the year, only MVR 1.13 billion had been...
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Maldives and Japan Sign Grant Agreement to Continue HR Development Scholarships
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Maldives Welcomes Australia’s First-Ever High Commission
The government of Australia has officially opened its first-ever High Commission in the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between...
