US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Halt Aid to Maldives Over Israeli Passport Ban
American lawmaker Josh Gottheimer has taken a stand to introduce a bill aimed at halting…
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Japanese Travel Market Targeted in Virtual Seminar by MMPRC, Malaysia Airlines
In collaboration with Malaysia Airlines, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) hosted…
Ministry Reveals MVR 1.76 Billion in Unpaid Expat Permit Fees
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that employers in the Maldives currently…
World Environment Day 2024: Transforming Land and Building Resilience
As the global community commemorates World Environment Day 2024, this year’s theme—“Our land. Our future.…
MPL Opens Applications for Apprenticeship Programme 2024
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts have announced…
MMPRC Opens Participation in Prestigious ‘WTM London 2024’ Trade Fair
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced that participation is now open…
STO Announces Informal Shareholder Discussion
State Trading Organization plc (STO) has invited all its shareholders to an informal discussion on…
CA Maldives’ First Council Elections Slated for July 10th
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) has announced its inaugural council…
Tapping into the Indian Travel Market: Opportunities for the Maldives
The recent report by Booking.com, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, highlights significant trends in…
Sustainable Finance Roadmap: MMA and IFC Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have entered a Cooperation…
BCC Renames and Expands Hiyala Market, Opens Kiosks for Year-Long Lease
The Business Center Corporation (BCC) has announced the renaming of the “Hiyala Weekend Market” to…
IUM Launches Islamic Bond Sale to Fund Sanabil Building Project
The Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has launched financing efforts by selling Sharia-compliant bonds known…
Maldives and EU Strengthen Ties with New Agreements and Continued Cooperation
The Fifth Senior Officials Meeting between the Maldives and the European Union (EU) was held…
Maldives Faces Health System Collapse Without Lifestyle Changes, Warns Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning that the Maldivian health system may…
Balancing Ecosystem and Safety: Gov’t to Reassesses Shark Fishing Ban
The Fisheries Ministry of the Maldives has announced that it is conducting a study to…
MMA Reports Inflation Fell by 1.1% in April
According to recent data from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the monthly inflation rate in…
Tourist Arrivals in May Declines by 1%, July Recovery Expected
The number of tourist arrivals last month declined by 1% compared to the previous year.…
Higher Education Ministry Launches Skills Needs Survey in Maldives
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has commenced a survey to identify…
Maldives and EU Sign EUR 6.5 Million Agreement to Strengthen Blue Economy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer met with Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director of the…
Over 170 Thai Executives Attend Maldives Investment Briefing
Over 170 representatives of the Thai Chamber of Commerce attended a briefing session at Crossroads…
MVR 2.5 Billion Allocated to Development Projects in Past 6 Months
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that development projects valued at MVR 2.5 billion have…
Value of Banknotes and Coins in Circulation as of 31 December 2023
According to the annual report, the value of currency in circulation in the Maldives as…
CGTI 2023 Report: Majority of SOEs Fail to Meet Disclosure Standards
Transparency Maldives’s annual Corporate Governance Transparency Index (CGTI) reveals significant deficiencies in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)…
India Rejects Minister Saeed’s Statement on Proposed FTA
The Indian government has refuted claims made by Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed…