Applications Open for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Dhiraagu has announced the opening of applications for its flagship Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025, a…
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Concerns Raised Over Resistance to Medicine Price Reductions
The CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and spokesperson for the President’s Office,…
5,000 Deported, 10,000 Tracked: How the Maldives Is Tackling Illegal Immigration
The Maldives’ efforts to address illegal immigration through “Operation Kurangi” have shown notable success, with…
Attorney General Defends Legality of MMA’s Foreign Exchange Rules
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has affirmed the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) authority to impose foreign…
Subsidy Reforms Expected to Drive Inflation in Maldives by 2025
The Ministry of Finance has projected an increase in inflation to 3.9 percent in 2025,…
President Muizzu Appoints Mohamed Khaleel to Economic Council Amid Dollar Policy Tensions
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has named Mohamed Khaleel, his tourism advisor and a prominent figure…
Declining Fertility Rates in the Maldives: Economic Challenges Loom as Birth Rates Fall
The Maldives is undergoing a notable demographic shift, with fertility rates consistently declining over the…
Deputy Speaker Alleges Ongoing Corruption in State-Owned Enterprises
Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Dhiggaru, Ahmed Nazim, has raised allegations of persistent…
Maldivian to Launch Wide-Body Aircraft Operations in January, Expanding Long-Haul Reach
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that Maldivian, the national carrier, will begin operations with…
Government Announces Aasandha Reforms Aimed at Saving MVR 500 Million
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has announced that the government is set to save MVR 500…
Finance Minister Warns of Delays if Development Projects Lack Adequate Funding
Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has raised concerns over insufficient financial allocations for development projects,…
MPL’s Sea-to-Air Cargo Service Generates Over USD 3 Million for Maldivian Economy
The Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has reported significant success with its sea-to-air cargo service, which…
Study Attributes Mangrove Dieback in Maldives to Rapid Sea-Level Rise and Extreme Indian Ocean Climate Events
A comprehensive study has revealed that the unprecedented dieback of mangrove forests in the Maldives…
Tourism Industry’s Call for Compromise Ignored Amidst New Dollar Rules
In response to newly introduced regulations by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) mandating a compulsory…
Government Opens Applications for MIRA Board Member Position
The Government of Maldives has announced the opening of applications for a position on the…
STELCO on Track to Close 2024 with MVR 120 Million Profit, Says Managing Director
The State Electric Company (STELCO) is projected to end 2024 with a profit of MVR…
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Show Steady Growth in Early November 2024
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives during the first half of November 2024 have seen a…
MACL Attracts Over 3,300 Visitors at Dhaalan Career Expo, Offers Jobs and Internships
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) received an enthusiastic response during its participation at the Dhaalan…
President Muizzu Stands Firm on Regulation for Tourism Sector’s Foreign Exchange Earnings
President Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that his administration will not alter the regulation requiring tourism…
Finance Minister Hints at Political Influence on Credit Rating Downgrades
The Maldives’ Finance Minister, Moosa Zameer, has suggested a possible connection between the country’s recent…
Annual Review Highlights Maldives’ Progress Towards 2040 Development Goals
The Maldives Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has released its annual review, titled “Towards…
Maldives Launch First Development Bank to Support Economic Growth
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM), fulfilling a key…
Maldives and Azerbaijan Sign Key Bilateral Agreements to Strengthen Cooperation
The Maldives and Azerbaijan have signed two significant bilateral agreements to deepen cooperation between the…
Maldives Government Spending Reaches MVR 41.59 Billion
The Maldives government has spent MVR 41.59 billion from the National Budget 2024 as of…