President Names Maldives’ Representatives to Global Trade, Maritime, and Energy Bodies
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated the country’s representatives to three major international organisations, forwarding the names to Parliament for endorsement. The...
Maldives Participates in Governance and Climate Discussions in Dubai
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef participated in the World Governments Summit 2025, currently being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
MATATO Seeks Clarification from MIRA on Tourism Revenue Distribution Figures
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has formally requested clarification from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) regarding...
FTA Between Maldives and India in the Works, Minister Confirms
The Maldives and India are expected to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) in the near future, according to Minister of Economic...
MMA Reports Growth in Foreign Reserves Following Tourism Sector Compliance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported a 5% increase in the country’s official reserves, reaching USD 708.1 million at the end...
Stakeholders Agree on Measures to Tackle Medicine Shortages in the Maldives
A joint committee has been established to address ongoing challenges in providing medicines to the public, following a meeting between the State...
Audit Reveals Missing Documents and Financial Irregularities in POLCO Housing Project
Key documents related to the POLCO Flat project have been lost due to a server issue, according to Auditor General Hussain Niyazi,...
Medtech Maldives and OMRON Healthcare Launch Partnership to Expand Home Healthcare Access
Medtech Maldives Pvt. Ltd. has taken a decisive step in advancing home healthcare by officially launching OMRON Healthcare’s range of medical devices...
Lawmakers Push for Action on Unpaid Environmental Fines
The Parliament’s Environment and Climate Change Committee has voted to proceed with stakeholder discussions on decommissioning businesses that continue to evade fines...
MATI Highlights Tourism Growth, Rising Costs, and Renewable Energy at 35th AGM
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 35th Annual General Meeting at Kurumba Maldives, where Secretary-General Ahmed Nazeer highlighted the...
Gov’t’s Expenditure-Cutting Measures Under Parliamentary Review
Parliament has reviewed the government’s Economic Reform Agenda, which seeks to reduce state expenditure over the next two years. The measures, submitted...
Maldives Welcomes Nearly 74,000 Visitors in First Nine Days of February
The Maldives has recorded 73,935 tourist arrivals as of 9th February 2025, reflecting a 10.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This marks...
Efforts Underway to Resolve Delayed Resort Developments in the Maldives
The government has reiterated its commitment to addressing stalled resort development projects in the Maldives, prioritising solutions over contract annulments with investors....
MMA Governor Hints at Future Adjustments to USD Conversion for Resorts
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Governor, Ahmed Munawar, has hinted at the possibility of reducing the mandatory USD conversion requirement for resorts...
Economic Ministry Announces Ramadan Operating Hours for Businesses
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has released the official operating hours for shops, cafes, and restaurants during Ramadan and the...
Vice President to Represent Maldives at WGS 2025
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Dubai on Sunday to represent the Maldives at the World Governments Summit 2025, held...
Gov’t Policies and Market Pressures Shape Maldives’ Inflation Trends in 2024
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics released the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for 2024 on 5 February 2025, revealing a slowdown...
STO Assures Medicine Supply Amid Persistent Shortage Complaints
STO Managing Director Shimad Ibrahim has assured the public that commonly used medicines will remain available without difficulty, despite ongoing complaints about...
Maldives Green Fund Reports MVR 1.66 Billion Balance by October 2024
The Maldives Green Fund maintained a positive balance at the end of October 2024, according to the latest Green Fund Report released...
Maldivian Plans Fleet Expansion with Operating Lease of A330-200
Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operator of Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has invited proposals for the operating lease of...
Gov’t to Prioritise Human Resource Development, Says Minister Thoriq
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has emphasised the need for workplaces to be more inclusive and provide employees with opportunities...
Luxury Cruise Ship MS Hebridean Sky Docks in Addu City, Welcomed with Cultural Festivities
Addu City witnessed a vibrant occasion as the luxury cruise ship MS Hebridean Sky, operated by Noble Caledonia, arrived in its waters....
Ooredoo Maldives to Introduce Samsung eSIM Wearables, a First in the Country
Ooredoo Maldives is set to launch the country’s first-ever eSIM-enabled wearable service, introducing Samsung smartwatches with seamless connectivity. The upcoming launch marks...
Maldivian Puts DHC-8 Aircraft Up for Sale Amid Fleet Renewal Plans
Island Aviation Services Ltd (IASL), the state-owned operator of Maldivian, has announced the sale of one of its De Havilland DHC-8 aircraft...
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