MMPRC Showcases the Maldives at OTM Mumbai, Eyes Growth in Indian Market
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), alongside 38 industry partners, presented the "Sunny Side of Life" at OTM Mumbai 2025,...
Maldives Records Over 214,000 Tourist Arrivals in January 2025, Up 11.7%
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued to rise in January 2025, with official data showing an 11.7% increase compared to the same...
Maldives’ Health Minister Urges Global Support for Climate-Related Health Challenges
At the 156th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland, Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim,...
Maldives Showcases Tourism at New York’s Travel & Adventure Show
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United...
Investigation Continues as HDC Reverses Some Suspensions
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that it has lifted the suspension of some employees who were previously suspended in connection with...
State-Owned Enterprises Report MVR 12 Billion in Revenue for Q2 2024
The latest quarterly report from the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) provides an overview of the financial and operational performance of state-owned...
CAA Staff Petition President Over Salary Framework Issue
Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have submitted a petition to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, expressing concerns over salary payments that...
New Initiative Aims to Connect Resorts with Maldivian Farmers
The government has launched a new initiative to explore potential partnerships with tourist resorts to strengthen the local agricultural sector. As part...
Maldives to Establish National Digital Transformation Framework
The government has announced plans to implement a wide-ranging digital transformation framework, following discussions at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday. The initiative,...
MPL Managing Director Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim Dismissed
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has announced the dismissal of Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim from his position as Managing Director and Board...
Gov’t to Introduce Legal Framework for Small Business Protection
The Maldivian government plans to establish a legal framework this year to protect and promote small businesses across the country, Minister of...
Two Winners Announced, More Prizes Await in Ooredoo Golden Futsal Draw
Ooredoo Maldives continues to bring excitement to the Golden Futsal Challenge, the nation’s largest futsal tournament, with its special Golden Futsal Ranuge Furusathu weekly lucky...
Employers Given March 15 Deadline to Update Migrant Worker Biometrics
The Ministry of Homeland Security has set a March 15 deadline for employers to update the biometric data of foreign nationals working in the...
Trump’s Aid Suspension: What It Means for Maldivian Development Initiatives
President Donald Trump has enacted a comprehensive 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid, aiming to reassess and realign assistance programs with the...
Maldives Economic Gateway Project to Move Forward with Key Developments
The government will introduce marine refuelling and reexport services as part of the first phase of the Maldives Economic Gateway (MEG) Project,...
What Merging Climate and Tourism Ministries Means for Governance
The Maldivian government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the Ministry of Tourism...
India Increases Aid to Maldives Amid Diplomatic Realignment
India has raised its financial assistance to the Maldives from Rs 400 crore (USD 48 million) to Rs 600 crore (USD 72...
Gov’t Merges Environment and Tourism Ministries, Thoriq Ibrahim Takes Charge
The government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the new Ministry of...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, to explore opportunities for expanding...
Nominations Open for South Asian Travel Awards 2025
Nominations for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 are now officially open, inviting hospitality and travel businesses across the region to...
Gov’t to Mobilise State-Run Companies to Complete Delayed Projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resuming and completing stalled development projects across the Maldives, with a focus...
STO Reports MVR 218 Million Net Profit in Q4 2024
State Trading Organization (STO) plc has reported a net profit of MVR 218 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, with total...
State-Owned Enterprises Ordered to Cap Directors’ Salaries at MVR 90,000
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has ordered a salary cap of MVR 90,000 for the heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Ties in Riyadh Talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, met with his Saudi counterpart, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
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Gov’t Surplus Masks Deeper Woes in Infrastructure Rollout
The Maldivian government recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 2.2 billion as of 17 April 2025, buoyed by higher-than-expected revenue collections....
Cabinet Reviews Progress of Key Infrastructure Projects in Working Session
The Cabinet convened a working session at the President’s Office on Tuesday to assess the progress of the government’s priority infrastructure...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches First Apple Watch Cellular Service in the Maldives
Ooredoo Maldives has rolled out the country’s first Apple Watch Cellular Service, marking a milestone in wearable tech connectivity in the...
Marriott International Celebrates Second Cohort of Hospitality Apprentices in the Maldives
Marriott International marked the graduation of 31 apprentices from its Maldives Apprenticeship Program on 19 April with a ceremony at the...
Visit Maldives to Host Multi-Sensory “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai
Visit Maldives is set to host “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai on 28 April, presenting an immersive showcase designed to capture...
