Seaplane Services to Take Off at Hanimaadhoo International Airport, Says MACL
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has unveiled plans to introduce seaplane services at Hanimaadhoo International…
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Gov’t Plans to Double Travel Allowance by Early 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has commented on proposed measures to improve dollar circulation in the…
Maldives Celebrates Prestigious Wins at World Travel Awards 2024
The Maldives has been recognised as the World’s Leading Destination for the fifth consecutive year…
Ooredoo Maldives Hosts Gardening Session for Elderly in Addu Feydhoo
Ooredoo Maldives, in collaboration with S. Feydhoo Avashu Office, recently held a successful “Grow with…
Parliament Pushes Through MVR 56.6 Billion Budget, Axes Accountability Measures
The Maldivian Parliament has approved a state budget of MVR 56.6 billion for 2025, despite…
MIRA Implements Changes to GST Regulation, Eases Rules for Staff Cafes
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has published the 31st Amendment to the Goods and…
Construction Minister Flags Misuse of Advance Payments by Contractors
Minister of Construction Dr Abdulla Muthalib has raised concerns over the misuse of advance payments…
Opening of New International Terminal at VIA Delayed Until Mid-2025
The opening of the new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been postponed…
The Cost of Control: What the Maldives Stands to Lose with Power Centralisation
In a move that has raised alarms about the erosion of democratic norms, President Mohamed…
Maldives and Tajikistan Sign Visa Exemption Agreement
Maldives and Tajikistan have formalised a bilateral agreement granting mutual visa exemptions for their citizens…
Maldives Targets 2.4 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025
The Maldives is setting its sights on a new tourism milestone, aiming to welcome 2.4…
MMA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Changes to Foreign Currency Exchange Rules
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has circulated a draft bill on foreign currency exchange to…
Maldives Slams COP29 Climate Finance Deal as Inadequate Amid Escalating Crisis
The Maldives has criticised the USD 300 billion annual climate finance target agreed upon at…
Ministry Teams Up with ESCAP and APCICT to Support Women in Business
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, in collaboration with ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission…
Maldives Secures Nine Prestigious Titles at World Travel Awards 2024
The Maldives has cemented its position as a global tourism leader, winning nine prestigious titles…
Parliament Committee to Probe Pending Payments to SOEs
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has resolved to seek details of all pending payments…
MPL Targets USD 6.5 Million in Revenue by Year-End
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is aiming to achieve USD 6.5 million in revenue by the…
ARC Launches Website to Combat Child Abuse in the Maldives
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has unveiled the HOPE Campaign website, a dedicated platform…
G. Balasubramanian Appointed as New Indian High Commissioner to Maldives
G. Balasubramanian, a seasoned diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as…
Trans Maldivian Airways Named World’s Leading Seaplane Operator for 2024
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has once again secured global recognition,…
Fuad Thaufeeq Nominated as Maldives’ Ambassador to Thailand
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Fuad Thaufeeq, former President of the Elections Commission (EC),…
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Surge by 5.8% in November
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives continue to grow steadily, with November 2024 witnessing a 5.8%…
Dhiraagu Introduces Orange Box Mesh WiFi for Seamless Home Connectivity
Dhiraagu has unveiled the Orange Box Mesh WiFi, a device designed to deliver uninterrupted and…
COP29 Concludes with Breakthrough Climate Finance Agreement
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has closed with a historic…