SOE Dividends Triple in a Year, But Real Value Remains Unclear
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the Maldives have significantly increased their dividend contributions to the state, with figures for 2025 so far...
Police Warn Public of New Viber Scam Impersonating HDC
The Maldives Police Service has issued a warning over a scam involving the impersonation of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) via...
Maldivian Marks 25 Years with Disneyland Giveaway and Travel Prizes
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has launched a social media giveaway campaign offering customers the chance to win travel...
Maldives Explores Boosting Sea Cucumber Exports to China Through FTA
Maldivian sea cucumber exporters met with a visiting delegation from the China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CFNA)...
WAMCO to Offer Jobs to People with Disabilities and Impoverished Through New Agreement
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Social and Family Development to offer...
MIRA Issues Guidance on Input Tax Claims for Capital Expenditure Under GST
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued a new guide to clarify how registered businesses can claim input tax under...
Dhiraagu Offers Customers Chance to Win Smart Home Kits Until End of April
Dhiraagu has rolled out a limited-time promotion giving customers the chance to win a complete Smart Home Kit every other day,...
President Says Fishing Sector Projects to Conclude Within Two Years
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that ongoing projects to support the Maldivian fishing community will be completed within the next...
Dhiraagu Signs as Digital Partner for Fishing Competition Burunu Boma
Dhiraagu has signed as the digital partner for “Burunu Boma,” a three-day fishing competition organised by Visit Maldives Club. This event will...
Tradian Platform to Go Live on 20 April, Digitising Trade Services in the Maldives
The Maldives is set to officially roll out its National Single Window platform, Tradian, on 20 April 2025, offering a major...
Tourism Continues to Power Fiscal Gains
The latest Weekly Fiscal Developments report by the Ministry of Finance reveals a strong fiscal position for the Maldives, with a...
MACL Kicks Off Staff Awareness Sessions under ‘Green Airport’ Sustainability Drive
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has begun a series of employee awareness sessions aimed at strengthening sustainability efforts at Velana International...
Ooredoo Nation Opens Registration for Inter Resort E-Sports Championship 2025
Ooredoo Nation has officially launched registration for the Inter Resort E-Sports Championship 2025, a digital showdown set to bring resort communities...
U.S. Embassy in Maldives Reportedly Among Dozens Targeted for Closure in Leaked State Department...
The U.S. Embassy in Maldives, opened less than two years ago, has reportedly been listed among ten embassies recommended for closure,...
Visit Maldives Shifts Focus from ITB Berlin, Highlights ATM Dubai in New Strategy
Visit Maldives is placing increased emphasis on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai for 2025, reflecting a broader shift in...
Maldives Engages Turkish Business Community to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
Senior officials from the Maldives held discussions with leading members of Türkiye’s business community in Istanbul, aiming to strengthen economic ties...
Steady Progress Continues at Bayfancy Residence as Second-Floor Slab Casting is Completed
The construction of Bayfancy Residence is progressing steadily, with the project team completing the slab casting of the second floor and finalising...
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition Returns on 24 May 2025
More than 350 swimmers are set to dive into the waters off Rasfannu, Malé, as the Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition...
ADK Hospital to Commence MVR 120 Million Bond Issuance, Initial Tranche Set at MVR...
ADK Hospitals Private Limited is poised to open subscription for their MVR 120 million bond issuance, with the first tranche of MVR...
President Ratifies Israeli Passport Ban, But Drops Clause on Dual Nationals
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, enforcing a ban on the entry of Israeli...
POLCO Faces New Corruption Allegations Over MVR 350 Million Catering Contract
The Police Cooperative Society (POLCO) is facing renewed scrutiny as fresh allegations emerge over the awarding of a long-term catering contract,...
Foreign Minister Inaugurates Maldives Embassy in Türkiye
In a flag-hoisting ceremony held today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel officially inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of...
Customs Revenue Hits MVR 350 Million in March
According to monthly trade statistics for March 2025, Maldives recorded total imports valued at MVR 4.4 billion, including MVR 867 million...
Gov’t Urges Employers to Complete Biometric Registration for Foreign Workers by End of April
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has called on all employers in the Maldives to ensure that biometric registration for...
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Gov’t Spending Trails Behind Revenue as Maldives Posts MVR 1.36 Billion Surplus
The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.36 billion as of 19 June 2025, despite subdued government spending on capital projects....
Gov’t Invites Bids to Develop Halal-Compliant Resorts on Long-Term Leases
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