Ooredoo Masrace 2024: Fishing Competition Returns with MVR 126,000 Prize Pool
The highly anticipated Ooredoo Masrace 2024 is set to make a grand return this August,…
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Rethinking Social Protection in the Maldives: A Path Toward Progressive Universalism
In their seminal report, “Rethinking Social Protection in South Asia: Toward Progressive Universalism,” the World…
Tourism Minister Announces Plans to Expand MTDC’s Island Portfolio
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced plans to transfer additional islands to the Maldives…
Parliamentary Committee Recommends Dismissal of MMA Governor Ali Hashim
Today, the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament recommended the dismissal of Central Bank Governor…
Climate Envoy Urges to Harness Ocean Resources for Renewable Energy
Special Envoy for Climate Change Ali Shareef has called for the Maldives to seek additional…
Parliamentary Committee to Summon Agencies Over Financial Scams
The Parliamant Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) will summon all relevant agencies today to address…
Broad Money in the Maldives Declines to MVR 58.9 Billion in May 2024
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported a significant drop in the country’s broad money…
Decline in Fishing Activity Leads to Shortage of Fish Products in Retail Stores
The Maldives is experiencing a significant decline in fishing activity, resulting in a shortage of…
Maldivian Increases Flights to Trivandrum to Meet Rising Demand
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced an increase in its flights to…
Surveillance from Above: Maldives Customs’ Drones Raise Questions on Legal Boundaries
The Maldives Customs Service announced today its decision to acquire several drones to bolster the…
STO Withdraws from Hotel Business in Hulhumale Phase I
The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced its decision to withdraw from its hotel business…
New Policy Allows Multiple Bids for Thilafushi Industrial Land
In a significant policy shift, individuals can now submit more than one bid to purchase…
MSS Expands Fish Export Operations to Southeast Asia
Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has announced a new venture to export frozen fish to Southeast…
Finance Ministry to Issue USD 77.7 Million in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to issue Treasury bills (T-bills) totalling USD 77.7…
Finance Minister and MMA Governor Clash Over Economic Strategy Amid Crisis
Finance Minister Dr Mohamed Shafeeq has asserted that the government has not received proactive counsel…
MAHRP Announces HR Excellence Awards 2023 to be Held on July 24th
The Maldives Association for HR Professionals (MAHRP) has announced that the MAHRP HR Excellence Awards…
Government Recovers MVR 74 Million in Expat Fees
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that MVR 74 million out of…
STO Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2050
The Managing Director of the State Trading Organisation (STO), Shimad Ibrahim, has announced the company’s…
Maldives Deports Over 2,000 Undocumented Immigrants
Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamman Waheed announced on Sunday that local authorities have deported…
Indian High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on President Muizzu
His Excellency Munu Mahawar, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of…
One in Five Young People in the Maldives Not in Education, Employment, or Training
Figures released by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics have revealed a concerning trend: one in…
EU and Maldives Begin Negotiations for €6.5 Million Grant Aid
The European Union (EU) and the Maldives have commenced negotiations to facilitate €6.5 million in…
STO Announces Plans to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supplies in the Maldives
The State Trading Organization (STO) announced on Friday evening that it is working with the…
Maldives Faces Economic Challenges as Population Ages and Birth Rates Decline
The global population continues to rise annually, posing significant challenges to both developed and developing…