Maldives Amends Tobacco Regulations to Impose Destruction Costs on Importers
The Maldivian government has introduced a new regulation mandating that importers bear the costs of…
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Maldives Government Clarifies Stance on High Commissioner’s Meeting with Afghan Representative
The Government of Maldives has clarified that a recent meeting between its High Commissioner to…
Allied Insurance Resumes Cashless Service for Outpatient Care
Allied Insurance Company has announced the resumption of its cashless service for outpatient healthcare following…
Rethinking Corporate Social Responsibility in the Maldives
As companies around the world embrace Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to enhance community connections and…
Bangladesh Redirects Textile Exports via Maldives, Boosting Sea-to-Air Transshipment Operations
Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest garment producer, has opted to reroute its textile exports through the…
NSPA Confirms Continued Aasandha Support Amid Private Insurance Cashless Service Suspension
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has confirmed that Aasandha services will remain available for…
BCC Launches Nationwide Initiative to Profile Economic Development Projects
The Business Centre Corporation (BCC) has launched “Dhivehi Raajjeyge Iqthisaadhee Furamala 2025,” a new initiative…
Maldives Customs Implements Stricter Regulations on Tobacco Storage and Vessel Tracking
The Maldives Customs Service has introduced amendments to the Customs General Regulation, banning the storage…
MMA Tightens Currency Exchange Rules
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced that, under the Regulation on Money Changing Business,…
Global Biodiversity Conference Ends with New Roles for Maldives in Conservation Leadership
The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded…
Maldives and China Reflect on Decade of Growing Bilateral Ties at Anniversary Symposium
The Ambassador of China to the Maldives, Wang Lixin, highlighted the growth of Maldives-China relations…
President Ratifies New Amendment Raising Import Duties on Tobacco and Vaping Products
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 19th Amendment to the Maldives Export-Import Act (Act…
Report: Calls Grow for Comprehensive Reform of Maldives’ Pension System
As one of the largest financial reserves in the Maldives, the national pension fund has…
From Friday, Aasandha Scheme to Deduct Private Insurance First in New Cost-Cutting Measure
The Maldivian government has introduced a significant change to the national health insurance scheme, Aasandha,…
Allied Supports Employers with New Occupational Safety Regulations Compliance Through Group Term Assurance Plans
With the recent ratification of the Occupational Safety Act, employers now face new obligations to…
Maldives Government Proposes MVR 56.6 Billion Budget for 2025
The Maldivian government has unveiled a budget proposal totalling MVR 56.6 billion for the upcoming…
Committee Upholds Green Tax Increase for All Guesthouses, Rejects Exemption for Small Operators
The Maldivian parliament’s committee has voted against proposed exemptions that would have prevented smaller regional…
STO’s Third Quarter Report Shows Strong Revenue Growth Amid Increased Expenses
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has reported its financial and operational performance for the third…
Ooredoo Fun Run Returns to Hulhumale on 20 December 2024
Ooredoo Maldives’ much-anticipated Fun Run is set to bring back its vibrant atmosphere to Hulhumale’…
Hoandedhdhoo Council Opens Bids for Major Sustainable Agricultural Project on Kannigillaa Island
Hoandedhdhoo Council has announced the launch of a large-scale sustainable agricultural project on Kannigillaa, an…
MMPRC Launches Nationwide Landmark Design Competition to Showcase Maldivian Heritage
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has announced a nationwide competition inviting Maldivians…
Tourism Revenues Propel Maldives’ Fiscal Year as Infrastructure Investments Surge
The Maldives government’s financial report for the period ending 24 October 2024 reveals a persistent…
Future Summit 2024 Outlines Path for Sustainable Tourism in Maldives
Held at Kurumba Maldives, the Future Summit 2024 brought together over 150 industry leaders, government…
Maldivian Resumes Scheduled Flights to Kooddoo Airport Post-Runway Renovations
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has resumed scheduled flights to Kooddoo Airport following…