Fitch Upgrades Maldives Rating to ‘CCC-’ Following Sukuk Repayment
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from…
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MACL Advises Travellers to Use Public Transport During Hajj Arrivals
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has urged travellers to use public ferry and bus services…
Labour Shortages Drive Use of Foreign Workers at Vilimalé Market, Mayor Says
The Mayor of Malé, Adam Azim, said that vendors at the Vilimalé local market often…
UNICEF Executive Board Concludes Official Visit to Maldives
The Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has concluded an official visit…
China Invites Maldivian Businesses to Join International Investment Fair in Xiamen
The Chinese government has invited Maldivian companies and industry stakeholders to participate in the 26th…
Fishermen Receive MVR 31 Million as May Fish Weigh-Ins Decline
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) has released more than MVR 31 million to…
Maldives Elected Vice-Chair of UN Economic and Financial Committee
The Maldives has been unanimously elected as Vice-Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee of…
Air India Temporarily Halts Delhi–Malé Service as Part of Global Route Changes
Air India has temporarily suspended its Delhi–Malé services until August, as part of a wider…
Gov’t Rolls Out “Malé Taxi” Mobile Application for Taxi Service
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has rolled out a dedicated phone application for…
Dhiraagu Wins Top Telecom Honour at Twimbit Telecom Awards in Singapore
Dhiraagu has been named ‘Telco of the Year – Small Markets’ at the Twimbit Telecom…
Chinese Ambassador Reflects on Health, Education and Energy Initiatives During Kinbidhoo Trip
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua has highlighted the dedication of healthcare workers and…
Japan and Maldives Discuss Maritime Security and Development Cooperation
Japan and the Maldives have discussed maritime security and development cooperation during a meeting in…
Pension Payments Exceed MVR 170 Million in May
Pension payments exceeded MVR 170 million in May 2026, benefiting nearly 37,000 people through a…
President Signals Relief Ahead on BML Card Restrictions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Bank of Maldives (BML) has indicated that restrictions…
Saleem Replaces Ahmed Nazim as Deputy Speaker of Parliament
Ahmed Saleem, commonly known as Redwave Saleem, was elected Deputy Speaker of Parliament on Monday,…
President Announces Age-Based Social Media Limits to Protect Children Online
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to ban access to certain social media platforms…
Gov’t Consolidates Medical Welfare Services Under Aasandha
The government has transferred medical welfare services previously handled by the National Social Protection Agency…
Maldives to Deploy Container Scanner Within Four Months to Strengthen Import Controls
The government will install and begin operating a full container scanner at the Maldives’ main…
President Renews Commitment to Tobacco-Free Generation on World No Tobacco Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renewed his commitment to protecting young people from the harms…
Nazim Resigns as Deputy Speaker; Parliament Delays Replacement Vote
Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim has resigned from Parliament, saying he stepped down to protect the…
Maldivian Orders Two More ATR Aircraft as Fleet Renewal Continues
Maldivian has placed an order for two additional ATR aircraft as part of its fleet…
President Returns from Unofficial Visit to Singapore
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu returned to Malé on Saturday night after concluding an unofficial visit…
Visitor Health Declaration Mandatory for India Travel Amid Ebola Precautions
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a mandatory self-declaration requirement for all…
Maldives Pledges Stronger Commonwealth Engagement Following London Talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iirthisham Adam, has reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening its…