Maldives and China Sign Protocol to Boost Seafood Exports
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has formalised a protocol with China’s General Administration…
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Gov’t Aims to Expand Fish Storage Capacity to 25,000 Tons by 2029
In a parliamentary session today, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam announced the government’s target to enhance…
New MIRA Guidelines Outline Reporting Requirements for SEZ-Linked Tax Concessions
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has gazetted new regulations to clarify reporting requirements for…
Corporate Maldives Unveils “Network”: A New Business Networking Platform for the Maldives
Corporate Maldives has officially launched Network, an innovative platform designed to enhance networking for professionals…
Corruption Crackdown or Control Play? Debate Erupts Over ACC Amendments
The Maldivian government’s recent proposal to amend legislation granting the President the authority to appoint…
Parliament Approves MVR 5 Billion Supplementary Budget
Today, Parliament approved a supplementary budget of MVR 5 billion, which was proposed by the…
Bangkok Airways and British Airways Expand Codeshare Partnership
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited and British Airways have announced an expansion of their codeshare…
Parliament Approves Aishath Azeema as New High Commissioner to India
The Maldivian Parliament has officially endorsed the appointment of Aishath Azeema as the nation’s new…
Gov’t Sets Salary Cap but Safeguards Technical Staff Pay
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer announced on Monday that employees in professional and technical sectors within…
Parliamentary Committee Approves MVR 5.1 Billion Supplementary Budget Without Amendments
The Maldivian Parliament’s joint committee, consisting of members from the Public Accounts Committee and the…
Maldives’ State-Owned Enterprises: A Deep Dive into the 2023 Financial Landscape
The Maldives’ State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have a substantial impact on the national economy, generating revenue,…
Dhiraagu Launches NetProtect to Enhance Online Security for Customers
Dhiraagu has launched NetProtect, a new digital security service designed to shield customers from a…
STELCO Unveils Five-Year Strategic Action Plan to Drive Industry Growth
The State Electric Company (STELCO) has unveiled a comprehensive strategic action plan outlining its roadmap…
NSPA Announces Phased Reduction in Prices of Essential Medicines Covered by Aasandha
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has announced a significant reduction in the prices of…
Air Arabia Launches Direct Daily Flights from Sharjah to the Maldives
Air Arabia, recognised as the Middle East and North Africa’s premier low-cost carrier, has commenced…
SBI Announces Sale of Maldivian Resort Lease Rights for Potential Investors
The State Bank of India (SBI) Male’ branch has launched the sale of leasehold rights…
Finance Ministry to Resume Weekly Fiscal Reports After Four-Month Hiatus
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will resume publishing the Weekly Fiscal Developments…
Maldives Secures Position on CATA’s Management Committee, Appointed as Regional Director for Asia
The Maldives has been elected to the Management Committee of the Commonwealth Association of Tax…
Maldives to Host Tourism Symposium in Addu to Boost Southern Tourism
The Maldivian government has announced plans to host a tourism symposium in Addu next year,…
Maafaru International Airport Resumes International Flights Following Runway Expansion
Maafaru International Airport in Noonu Atoll has resumed international flight operations after a period of…
Maldives Highlights Need for Innovation and Collaboration in Sustainable Fishing at Global Forum
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, stressed the critical role of new technologies…
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Lucky Draw to Send Two Winners to Doha Marathon
Ooredoo Maldives has launched an exciting opportunity for its customers, offering an all-expenses-paid trip for…
Dharavandhoo Island Launches 2025 Tourism Campaign to Promote Local Culture and Sustainability
Dharavandhoo Island has officially launched the “Visit Dharavandhoo Year 2025” campaign, marking a dedicated effort…
MMA Governor Calls for Enhanced Climate Finance and Debt Relief at 2024 IMF and World Bank Meetings
In a stirring address at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…