Construction Minister Flags Misuse of Advance Payments by Contractors
Minister of Construction Dr Abdulla Muthalib has raised concerns over the misuse of advance payments…
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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…
Maldives Secures Fifth Consecutive Win as World’s Leading Destination
The Maldives has once again been crowned the World’s Leading Destination at the prestigious World…
Tourism Expansion: 11 Islands Approved for Resort Development in Maldives
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced the allocation of 11 islands for resort development…
Dhiraagu Extends Internet Support to State Care Facilities Across the Maldives
Dhiraagu has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable children and victims of domestic abuse under…
Gov’t to Develop Landmark Tower and Financial Centre in Funadhoo
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has announced plans for a landmark…
Road Assessment for Male’ and Villimale’ Completed by Chinese Expert Team
The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has announced the completion of road condition assessments for…
Maldives to Expand Fish Processing Capacity Ninefold Over Three Years
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has announced that the Maldives’ fish processing…