Gov’t to Revamp Tourism Taxation System
The Ministry of Finance has announced a significant overhaul of the tourism taxation system to address revenue losses from portions of tourism...
Maldives and China Sign Agreement to Begin Design of Vilimale’ Friendship Hospital
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has signed an agreement with the Government of China to commence the design phase of...
Bank of Maldives Enhances Banking Convenience in Gulhi and Keyodhoo
Bank of Maldives has announced the opening of new Self Service Banking ATM Centres in Kaafu Atoll's Gulhi and Vaavu Atoll's Keyodhoo....
STO Records MVR 4.9 Billion as Total Revenue in Q2
State Trading Organization (STO) has generated a total revenue of MVR 4.9 billion in the second quarter of this year.
Government Receives First SEZ Proposal for Renewable Energy Investment
The government has officially confirmed the receipt of the inaugural proposal for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) investment. The President made the announcement...
Dr. Muizzu Wins 2023 Maldivian Presidential Runoff
Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the People’s National Congress (PNC) has emerged as the victor in the 2023 presidential election, as per preliminary...
President Solih Approves Single-Use Plastic Phasing Out Plan
The President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, has now approved a plan proposed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy to phase...
Parliament Approves Massive MVR 42.8 Billion Budget for 2023
The People's Majlis, on Monday, approved a state budget of MVR 42.8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
The...
Tanintharyi Region government rejects bid to export sand to Maldives
The Tanintharyi Region government has rejected a recent proposal by Salt International Company to extract sand from Myeik district and export it to the...
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Appoints Jad Frem as Commercial Director
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the appointment of Jad Frem as its new Commercial Director as the iconic twin-island resort prepares to...
Gov’t Amends Finance Regulation to Permit Private Sector Project Proposals
The government has amended the Public Finance Regulation, enabling private sector participation in submitting proposals for projects aligned with development targets. The...
MTCC Hotline “1650” Launched
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has officially launched its hotline number “1650” yesterday.
A launching ceremony was...
MMPRC Signs Partnership Agreement with CNN to Promote Sustainable and Experiential Tourism
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) signed an advertising and branded-content partnership agreement with CNN International Commercial to promote sustainable...
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Introduces One of the Country’s Most Ambitious...
The largest solar power system ever established in a Maldivian resort has been established in Four Seasons Maldives Resort at Landaa Giraavaru....
How to Boost Employees’ Emotional Well-Being
By Guest Author: Athif Ibrahim
Boosting employees’ emotional well being is highly valuable for the
company while a million dollars...
“Integrated tourism failed due to how implementation was planned” – Inner Maldives Firaaq
According to owner of Inner Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Firaaq, integrated tourism concept failed because of how the government planned on implementing it.
Maldives Experiences Inflation Rise in November 2024
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024, showing a significant increase in inflation....
Hulhumeedhoo Health Center to be Upgraded
Seenu Atoll Hulhumeedhoo's Health Center is to be upgraded, as per the Ministry of Health.
The Hulhumeedhoo Hospital...
MPL Assures No Difficulty for Cargo Ships During Ramadan
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has assured that cargo ships arriving in the Maldives will not find it challenging to unload goods during...
Stay Home and Shop All Your Favourite Products with SIMDI Online
Make your stay-at-home life more convenient! Online shopping is now easier than ever with SIMDI Online.
SIMDI Online allows...
142,065 Tourist Arrivals Recorded in October 2021
Maldives has recorded 142,065 tourist arrivals during October and this marks the second highest arrival numbers so far in 2021. Daily tourist...
MACL Successfully Concludes Leading Fireman Course
Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has completed the 13th batch of the Leading Firefighter Course. The five-week training program is targeted at...
Onerous Obligation of Expatriate Accommodation
It is often said that government policy initiatives can have serious implications for businesses. It can cause costs associated with the business...
MTCC Mobilises AA. Rasdhoo Harbour Breakwater and Shore Protection Project
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has mobilised the AA. Rasdhoo Harbour Breakwater and Shore Protection Project today.
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