Dr Ali Azwar Appointed STELCO Managing Director as Leadership Changes Continue
Dr Ali Azwar has been appointed Managing Director of the State Electric Company (STELCO), marking…
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PayPal Integration Moves Closer as Government Pursues Digital Payments Access
Efforts to connect the Maldives to global digital payment systems are nearing a critical milestone,…
Digital Summit Highlights Citizen-Led Approach to Maldives’ Transformation Agenda
A national push to digitise public services and governance took centre stage as the Maldives…
Fenaka Points to Heat and Usage Patterns as Power Bills Climb
Rising electricity bills across the Maldives are being driven by higher consumption linked to extreme…
MVR 3.3bn Settled to Local Vendors Over Six Months
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said today that MVR 3.3 billion in outstanding dues have been…
Minister Signals Review of Taxi Loan Scheme as Repayment Pressure Mounts
Concerns over the viability of the “Taxi Nafa” loan scheme have intensified as borrowers continue…
Hussain Shafeeq Named CEO, Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited
Hussain Shafeeq has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Ports…
Gov’t to Introduce AI Regulation Bill Alongside Digital Reform Package
The government is preparing to introduce legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, positioning…
Green Fund Accumulates MVR 3.6 Billion as Spending Lags Behind Collections
A Green Fund report published on 19 April 2026 by the Ministry of Finance and…
Cabinet Moves to Address Construction Material Shortages Linked to Middle East Tensions
The government is exploring alternative materials for coastal protection and harbour construction as supply constraints…
Cabinet Committee Assures Fuel and Essential Goods Supply Amid Global Volatility
The government has moved to reassure markets and the public that supply chains for essential…
Gov’t Orders 33% Workforce Reduction Across State-Owned Enterprises
A directive to significantly reduce staffing across state-owned enterprises marks one of the most stringent…
New Office Formed To Define Maldives Territorial Boundaries
A new institutional mechanism to manage the Maldives’ territorial framework has been introduced, with Mohamed Muizzu establishing…
Cabinet Reorganisation Reflects Public Mandate Says Government Spokesperson
The recent restructuring of the cabinet has been framed by the government as a response…
Administrative Reshuffle Consolidates Ministries and Oversight
A significant restructuring of the government’s administrative framework has consolidated ministries, reassigned institutional oversight, and…
Fisheries and Agriculture Ministries Merged Under New Portfolio
The government has merged the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources with the Ministry of…
President Abolishes Local Government Ministry
The government has removed the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works from the…
President Muizzu Reshapes Cabinet After Election Setback
A sweeping restructuring of the administration has reduced the size of the cabinet and consolidated…
Cabinet Shake-Up Continues Following Election Setback
A number of cabinet ministers have stepped down from their positions, signalling a significant shift…
Fahmy Appointed MWSC Managing Director After Reshuffle
Hussain Fahmy has been appointed as the managing director of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company…
MWSC Managing Director Abdul Matheen Resigns Amid Wave of Leadership Changes
A series of leadership changes across state-owned enterprises has continued, with Male’ Water and Sewerage…
MIFCO CEO Steps Down After Tuna Can Price Reversal
Farhath Shaheer has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Industrial Fisheries…
Addu Waste Management Project Expands to Include Harbour and Recycling Facility
Plans to expand waste management infrastructure in the southern Maldives are moving forward, with authorities…
Maldives Moves to Address Medicine Shortages Through Centralised Digital System
Persistent shortages of medicines remain one of the most widely reported challenges within the Maldives’…