Finance Minister Announce Gradual Reforms to Subsidy and Insurance Systems

News November 16, 2024

Finance Minister Announce Gradual Reforms to Subsidy and Insurance Systems

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has announced that the government will implement reforms to the subsidy-issuing system in phases, with a focus...

News January 6, 2018

Free trade talks with UK to be initiated by the government of Maldives

Preparations are going on to conduct free trade discussions with the United Kingdom, according to Maldives Ambassador for the United Kingdom, Mr Ahmed Shiaan....

News October 20, 2021

A Duration of 3 Years to be Allocated to Develop Islands into Resorts

One of the major complaints in the Maldivian tourism industry today is that that islands leased for resort development purposes remain undeveloped...

News January 12, 2025

Over 5,600 Undocumented Migrants Deported from Maldives in 2024

Maldives Immigration has announced that over 5,600 undocumented migrants were deported in 2024 as part of intensified efforts to address illegal migration....

News January 8, 2020

7.5% GDP Growth Estimates in 2020 – MMA

Maldives Monetary Authority has stated that in 2020 the Maldives GDP will have a growth of up to 7.5%.

News June 17, 2020

Facebook introduces digital payment service via WhatsApp

Global social media application Facebook has introduced a WhatsApp-based digital payment service. WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by...

News July 31, 2016

Maldives Travel Awards’ application for nominations till 15th August

Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) has extended the deadline of Maldives Travel Awards’ application for nominations till 15th August 2016. During...

News April 10, 2021

Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives launches Strategic Plan 2021 – 2023

Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) launched their Strategic Plan for the years 2021 through 2023. Strategic Plan was...

News December 8, 2019

Parliament approves to appoint Hussain Shameem as PG

Parliament of Maldives has approved the appointment of Hussain Shameem as the new Prosecutor General. Shameem, who has previously served...

News January 25, 2024

Maldives Showcases Tourism Potential at Fitur 2024 in Madrid

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in partnership with 22 industry associates, is representing the Maldives at Fitur 2024,...

News April 24, 2022

The UN Resident Coordinator Pays Courtesy Call on the Vice President

The United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Maldives, Ms Catherine Haswell, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Faisal Naseem...

News January 30, 2024

Gov’t Set to Begin Dredging for Economic Gateway Project

Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has recently announced that preparations for the dredging work required to initiate the Maldives Economic Gateway project are...

News March 12, 2024

MPL Unveils New Labour Shelter

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has officially opened a new state-of-the-art shelter for labourers who work at the port. The initiative addresses long-standing...

News August 26, 2024

President Touts Development Bank of Maldives as Key to Economic Diversification

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the newly established Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) will serve as a central hub for...

News November 25, 2024

Tourism Expansion: 11 Islands Approved for Resort Development in Maldives

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced the allocation of 11 islands for resort development as part of the government’s efforts to...

News February 5, 2025

Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants Sees Shift Towards Legalisation

The Maldivian government’s initiative to address undocumented migration has seen strong participation, with most expatriates opting to legalise their status rather than...

News May 7, 2019

MMA Achieves Feat of Maintaing Exchange Rate

Maldives' economy saw a great improvement as per the annual report of 2018 released by Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).

News July 5, 2018

Ooredoo introduces NIRU, the first accelerator program in the Maldives

Ooredoo on 04th July launched NIRU Accelerator, a first of its kind learning based business accelerator program in the Maldives, for innovative startups run...

News May 13, 2020

VMedia to Shut down Operations Amid COVID-19

VMedia operations could come to a temporary halt due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parent company Island Broadcasting Company has...

News November 23, 2019

FAM introduces Blind Football in the Maldives

Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has introduced IBSA Blind Football in the Maldives last evening at FAM House. The...

News July 20, 2020

President Awards Special Scholarship to 7 Students

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has awarded a special scholarship to 7 students who completed their A ‘level Education last year.

News March 5, 2018

Ministry of Tourism extends deadline to settle acquisition fee

Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has decided to extend the deadline to settle initial acquisition fee of lands leased for tourism purposes. The latest amendment brought...

News January 7, 2020

MOU signed between MIRA and Financial Intelligence Unit of MMA.

An MOU signing ceremony was held between the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Maldives Monetary...