Trans Maldivian Airways Hosts Educational Visit for Ghiyasuddin International School Students
On 28 October 2024, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) welcomed 40 students from Ghiyasuddin International School…
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Maldives and Türkiye Sign Preferential Trade Agreement to Strengthen Economic Ties
The Maldivian government has signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Türkiye, marking a significant…
New Budget Procedure Policy Introduced for State-Owned Enterprises to Enhance Transparency
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has introduced a new Budget Procedure Policy for State-Owned…
Tourist Arrivals in October Signal Progress but Raise Questions Over 2 Million Goal
The Maldives continues to make strides toward its target of welcoming 2 million tourists in…
Gov’t Proposes Amendment to Address Unjust Enrichment Among Public Officials
The Maldivian government has introduced a proposed amendment to the Penal Code aimed at tackling…
Maldives Expands Sea-to-Air Cargo Network with First Shipment from India
The Maldives’ Sea-to-Air Cargo Transshipment service has reached a new milestone with its first shipment…
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…
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…