New Regulation in Maldives Mandates Propeller Guards for Excursion Vessels
The Maldivian government has announced a new regulation requiring excursion vessels to install propeller guards,…
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Foreign Minister Welcomes Indian High Commissioner to Discuss Partnership Expansion
The High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, His Excellency G. Balasubramaniam, paid a courtesy…
Thelu Veliga Retreat Leasehold Rights Offered for Tender
The Bank of Ceylon has announced the tender sale of the leasehold rights to Thelu…
How the Maldives-China FTA Modernises Trade for Local Businesses
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China offers significant opportunities for Maldivian…
Maldives Launches Major Promotional Drive in Germany Ahead of ITB Berlin
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), under its Visit Maldives brand, has announced…
Legal Battle Looms Over Bereavement Policy for Mothers in the Maldives
The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) is preparing to contest a government policy that requires…
Majority of Maldives’ 2024 Loans Directed to VIA Project as Debt Soars
The Maldivian government secured nine loans totalling USD 334 million (MVR 5.2 billion) in 2024,…
Russia Tops Maldives Tourism Market as 2025 Arrivals Hit 117,532
The Maldives continues to see a steady rise in tourist arrivals in 2025, with a…
Development Bank of Maldives Rollout Progressing on Schedule, Says Economic Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has reaffirmed that the rollout of the Development Bank of Maldives…
Atmosphere Foundation Celebrates Three Years of Transformative Initiatives
Atmosphere Foundation hosted a celebratory event on 16th January 2025 at the Meermuaa Event and…
Tourism Collaboration Between Maldives and China: Unlocking New Opportunities Under the FTA
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) offers detailed provisions aimed at fostering tourism collaboration, with…
Tourist Resorts Expected to Exchange Up to USD 40 Million Under New Currency Law
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) anticipates that tourist resorts will exchange between USD 30 million…
Operation Kurangi Collects Data on Over 25,000 Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed the collection of biometric data on…
98 Private Jets in December: Maafaru Airport Concludes 2024 on a High Note
Maafaru International Airport, operated by Island Aviation Services Limited, ended 2024 on a strong note,…
TEAM Criticises Currency Conversion Impact on Tourism Employees
The Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM) has voiced concerns over the impact of amendments…
Shangri-La Resort Set to Reopen as Government Targets 2025 Solution
The government has made significant progress in its efforts to reopen the Shangri-La Resort and…
Uninhabited Islands Allocated to Councils for Economic Development
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has approved the allocation of uninhabited islands to all local councils…
President’s Digital Vision Faces Hurdles as Public Trust Wanes
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ambition to fully digitalise the Maldives’ healthcare and education sectors has…
Smuggling Scandal Sparks Parliamentary Scrutiny of Customs and Private Companies
The smuggling of 8,400 cartons of cigarettes into the Maldives last October has sparked fresh…
Maldives Carnival 2025 Brings ‘The Sunny Side of Life’ to India
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with Pickyourtrail, successfully hosted the…
President Muizzu Concludes Visit to Estonia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu recently concluded a historic visit to Estonia, marking the first official…
Ooredoo Maldives Lucky Draw Winners Set Off for Doha Marathon
Two lucky winners from Ooredoo Maldives’ lucky draw have embarked on an exciting journey to…
Bayfancy: A Unique, Comfortable, and Luxurious Home in the Maldives
Bayfancy Residence, currently under development in Hulhumalé Phase 2, is set to offer a refined…
Maldives Maintains Stance on International Issues, Says Foreign Minister
The Maldives has not altered its stance on international issues, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr…