Air Arabia Increases Maldives Flights Amid Growing Demand
Air Arabia will increase its service between Sharjah and Malé to twice daily non-stop flights starting 27 October 2025, marking one year...
Maldives Pushes for Greater Global Recognition of Small-Scale Fisheries at UN Oceans Conference
The Maldives has called for stronger global support for small-scale fisheries, with Fisheries and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam urging the international...
Maldives Reaffirms Support for Palestine as New Ambassador Presents Credentials
The Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Maldives, His Excellency Ihab Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil, formally presented his Letter of...
Everything You Need to Know About Bizweek
Corporate Maldives Bizweek, scheduled to take place from 18 to 19 June 2025, is the ultimate B2B networking event in the Maldives.
Fitch Maintains Maldives’ ‘CC’ Rating
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘CC’ as of 12 June 2025, warning that a...
Rip Curl Launches First Hulhumalé Store with Exclusive 40% Opening Discount
Rip Curl Maldives has launched its first retail store in the Greater Malé Region, officially opening its doors in Hulhumalé on 9th...
Tourism Revenues Fuel Fiscal Surplus, But Development Spending Falls Short
The Maldivian government has reported a fiscal surplus of MVR 1.1 billion for the year to date as of 5 June 2025,...
Minister Urges Reforms to Boost State Revenue from Maritime Activities in EEZ
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has emphasised the need for the state to benefit more directly from maritime activities...
MIFCO Appoints Economist Athif Shakoor as Strategic Consultant
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has appointed economist Athif Shakoor as a strategic consultant, with effect from 1 June.
June 2025 Begins with a Surge: Tourist Arrivals Up 38% in First Nine Days
The Maldives' tourism sector entered June this year with a strong momentum, recording a 38.2% rise in tourist arrivals during the first...
UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation to Open Permanent Office in Maldives
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will establish a dedicated office in the Maldives, signalling a strengthened commitment to the...
Maldives to Allocate USD 291.8 Million to Develop Fisheries Sector
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has stated that the Maldives has allocated USD 291.8 million towards the development of...
President Appoints Ismail Naveen as New Commissioner of Police
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Ismail Naveen as the new Commissioner of Police. The official ceremony to present the insignia of...
Maldives Launches National Ocean Accounts Roadmap at UN Oceans Conference
The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, officially launched the National Implementation Roadmap for Ocean Accounts 2025–2030 at the United Nations...
Tourism Prices Surge in Q1 2025 as Maldives’ Resort Sector Leads Growth
The Maldives' tourism industry recorded notable momentum in the first quarter of 2025, with the resort sector leading price growth among all...
Maldivian Welcomes Fifth ATR Aircraft as Part of Fleet Expansion and Modernisation
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has added a fifth ATR aircraft to its growing fleet, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing...
Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Maldives, Reassures Tourists on Resort Safety
The Australian government has issued a routine update of its travel advice for the Maldives, maintaining its existing caution level while including...
Traditional Fishing Under Pressure as Ocean Temperatures Rise, Says Fisheries Minister
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has warned that rising ocean temperatures are placing traditional Maldivian fishing practices under increasing...
Maldives Reaches One Million Tourist Arrivals Earlier Than Ever in 2025
The Maldives marked a significant tourism milestone on Saturday, welcoming its one millionth tourist for the year—its fastest achievement of the figure...
Bank of Maldives Signs as Banking Partner for Bizweek 2025
Bank of Maldives (BML) is the Banking Partner of Corporate Maldives for its flagship event “Bizweek” 2025, taking place from 18–19 June...
Dhiraagu Unveils “Eid Bolah Gon” Giveaway with Big Tech Prizes
Dhiraagu brings the festive spirit alive with its “Eid Bolah Gon” social media giveaway, offering participants the chance to win exciting prizes,...
Ooredoo Fun Run 2025 Returns to Addu City – Register by 15 June
Ooredoo Maldives invites runners of all ages to register by 15 June 2025, 23:59 for the Ooredoo Fun Run 2025 – Addu...
President Muizzu Meets Saudi Leadership During Official Hajj Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held high-level meetings with senior Saudi officials during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he...
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Social Justice at ILO Conference
The Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, has reaffirmed the Maldives’ firm commitment to protecting workers’...
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