Revenue Surge Masks Growing Reliance on Past Dues Recovery
Stronger tax inflows and a rebound in tourism pushed government revenue collections above expectations in…
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PCB Orders SOEs to Cut Costs Amid Middle East Conflict Pressures
State-owned enterprises are being directed to reduce spending as authorities move to limit the economic…
Gov’t Moves to Expedite 80 Containers as Supply Delays Affect Market
Efforts are underway to ease emerging supply pressures in the Maldives, as authorities move to…
Land Reclamation in Th. Veymandoo Completed with 27 Hectares Added
Land reclamation works in Th. Veymandoo have been completed, adding a total of 27 hectares…
Post-Election Shake-Up Sees Senior Officials Exit State Posts
The removal and resignation of several senior officials across state institutions have drawn attention to…
Cities Minister Commits to Equal Cooperation Across Local Councils
The government has indicated it will maintain an impartial and collaborative approach in working with…
Central Bank Signals Strengthened FX Position Following Recent Reforms
The Maldives Monetary Authority has pointed to recent foreign currency reforms and policy coordination with…
Phase 3 of Taxiway Charlie Redevelopment Underway at Velana International Airport
Work has progressed on a key section of Velana International Airport’s airside infrastructure, with Phase…
Gov’t Settles USD 500 Million Sukuk, Easing Near-Term Debt Pressures
The Maldives government has cleared a major external debt obligation, settling the USD 500 million…
Mass Legalisation Program Submissions Now Open Until 2 May
Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has extended the deadline to submit documentation for the…
Gov’t Offers MVR 3.5 Billion in New Treasury Bills
The government has invited investors to subscribe to a new series of Maldivian Rufiyaa Treasury…
Gov’t Says Flights Resuming and Supply Chains Stable Amid Middle East Disruptions
Air connectivity to the Maldives is showing signs of recovery after earlier disruptions linked to…
Gov’t Explores Eco-Friendly Transport to Address Cost Pressures
Efforts to address cost pressures and operational challenges in the Maldives’ transport sector are beginning…
Giraavaru Falhu Project Advances with Ongoing Land Reclamation Works
Progress on the Giraavaru Falhu land reclamation project, a key initiative linked to housing development…
Maldives Posts MVR 2.1 Billion Surplus as Revenue Rises and Spending Falls
The Maldives remained in fiscal surplus by mid-March, with stronger tax receipts more than offsetting…
Thilafushi Depot Expansion Aims to Relieve Pressure on Malé Ports
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is increasing capacity at its empty container depot in Thilafushi as…
Maldives Eyes Recurrent Spending Cuts as Deficit May Widen
The government is preparing a targeted cost-cutting plan as fiscal pressures persist, with rising external…
STO Plans 1,500-Tonne Gas Storage Expansion in Malé to Strengthen Supply
Efforts to stabilise cooking gas supply in the Maldives are moving towards longer-term storage capacity,…
Public and Industry Stakeholders Invited to Join Online Construction Regulations Programme
The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has launched online programmes to familiarise the public…
MACL Revises VIA Traffic, Designates Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones at Terminal 2
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has revised traffic flow at Velana International Airport (VIA), designating…
State Spent MVR 10 Billion on Fuel Imports in 2025
The scale of the Maldives’ reliance on imported fuel has come into sharper focus, with…
Joint Committee Reviews Progress as New UN Framework Takes Shape
The Maldives government and the United Nations have initiated the process of shaping their next…
Gov’t Assures Stable Food Imports as Supply Routes Diversify Amid Conflict
The government has indicated that essential food imports remain stable despite ongoing disruptions linked to…
No Immediate Fuel Price Increase Planned, Says Finance Minister
The government has indicated that it does not plan to increase fuel prices further, even…