Veligaa Hardware Expands with New Outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2
Veligaa Hardware has expanded its footprint in the Maldives with the launch of a new outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2. The newly...
Maldivian Secures EASA Part-145 Certification, Expanding Aircraft Maintenance Capabilities
Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), the operator of the national airline Maldivian, has obtained the prestigious EASA Part-145 certification, marking a significant...
Hamdhy Ageel Dismissed as President of Privatization and Corporatization Board
Hamdhy Ageel has been dismissed from his position as president of the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), the regulatory body overseeing state-owned...
Former Finance Minister to Lead Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone
Former Minister of Finance Dr Ahmed Shafeeq has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maldives Industrial Development Free...
Maldives Expands Smoking Bans, Introduces Stricter Tobacco Controls
The government has introduced stricter tobacco control regulations as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use and protect public health....
India Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Maldives During Speaker’s Visit
India’s Vice President and Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to providing...
Maldives’ Economic Reforms Must Be Fast-Tracked, Warns IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again urged the Maldivian government to accelerate its economic reform agenda, warning that further delays...
Maldives Stresses Need for Climate Resilience at World Government Summit
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has highlighted the importance of a united global response in ensuring a sustainable and resilient...
Ramadan Allowance: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
With Ramadan approaching, both employers and employees in the Maldives must understand their legal rights and obligations regarding the Ramadan allowance. Mandated by...
STELCO Signs Agreement with SIWEC to Train Employees in Emergency Response
State Electric Company (STELCO) signed with Sifainge Welfare Company (SIWEC) yesterday to train their employees in various areas.
SIWEC,...
128 Maldivian Officials Trained Under UAE Governance Programme as MoU Renewed
The Maldives and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Experience Exchange on Government Development and...
January Revenue Drops 7.7% as Corporate Income Tax Declines
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported that total revenue collection for January 2025 stood at MVR 3.34 billion, reflecting a 7.7%...
Gov’t to Build Fish Packing Factory in Hulhumalé by Next Year
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam responded to parliamentary inquiries on Tuesday, addressing plans for a new fish packing facility in Hulhumalé, challenges faced...
President Names Maldives’ Representatives to Global Trade, Maritime, and Energy Bodies
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated the country’s representatives to three major international organisations, forwarding the names to Parliament for endorsement. The...
Maldives Participates in Governance and Climate Discussions in Dubai
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef participated in the World Governments Summit 2025, currently being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
MATATO Seeks Clarification from MIRA on Tourism Revenue Distribution Figures
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has formally requested clarification from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) regarding...
FTA Between Maldives and India in the Works, Minister Confirms
The Maldives and India are expected to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) in the near future, according to Minister of Economic...
MMA Reports Growth in Foreign Reserves Following Tourism Sector Compliance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported a 5% increase in the country’s official reserves, reaching USD 708.1 million at the end...
Stakeholders Agree on Measures to Tackle Medicine Shortages in the Maldives
A joint committee has been established to address ongoing challenges in providing medicines to the public, following a meeting between the State...
Audit Reveals Missing Documents and Financial Irregularities in POLCO Housing Project
Key documents related to the POLCO Flat project have been lost due to a server issue, according to Auditor General Hussain Niyazi,...
Medtech Maldives and OMRON Healthcare Launch Partnership to Expand Home Healthcare Access
Medtech Maldives Pvt. Ltd. has taken a decisive step in advancing home healthcare by officially launching OMRON Healthcare’s range of medical devices...
Lawmakers Push for Action on Unpaid Environmental Fines
The Parliament’s Environment and Climate Change Committee has voted to proceed with stakeholder discussions on decommissioning businesses that continue to evade fines...
MATI Highlights Tourism Growth, Rising Costs, and Renewable Energy at 35th AGM
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 35th Annual General Meeting at Kurumba Maldives, where Secretary-General Ahmed Nazeer highlighted the...
Gov’t’s Expenditure-Cutting Measures Under Parliamentary Review
Parliament has reviewed the government’s Economic Reform Agenda, which seeks to reduce state expenditure over the next two years. The measures, submitted...
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