Gov’t Targets Year-End Completion for Minimum Wage Revision
The national minimum wage is expected to be reviewed and finalised by the end of this year, following delays in the revision...
Dhiraagu Signs on as Premium Sponsor of Maldives Food Carnival 2025
Dhiraagu has partnered with the Maldives Food Carnival 2025 as its Premium Sponsor, reaffirming its role in supporting events that promote local...
Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Spark Global Oil Fears
The global oil market has entered a volatile phase following coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with fears rising over Tehran's...
Gov’t to Introduce New Insurance Scheme as Road Accidents Surge
The government is set to launch a new insurance scheme aimed at covering vehicle damages, as part of wider efforts to address...
VIA Terminal Water Connection Complete Ahead of 26 July Launch
Velana International Airport (VIA) has taken a significant step forward in preparations for the opening of its new international terminal, with the...
Unlocking Value in Hospitality Through Managed Services
As global hospitality continues its steady recovery, resorts and hotels in the Maldives are confronting a new set of challenges. From rising...
Foreign Minister Khaleel Advocates for Unity and Justice at OIC Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, recently concluded a productive visit to Istanbul, Türkiye, where he took part in the 51st...
Fisheries Minister Highlights Ocean Protection and Research-Based Decisions at Moodhu Fest
The Maldives marked World Oceans Day with a vibrant Moodhu Fest event, where Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam stressed...
Countdown Begins for Opening of New Terminal at Velana International Airport
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has officially launched the countdown to the opening of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport...
Maldives Posts MVR 1.3 Billion Surplus Amidst Weak Capital Expenditure
The latest Weekly Fiscal Developments report by the Ministry of Finance shows a striking divergence between rising government revenue and sluggish expenditure,...
Deputy Speaker Highlights Maldives’ Regional Priorities at South Asia Cooperation Forum
The Maldives is working to overcome the challenges of sustainable development and economic resilience, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim said during...
Transport Minister Warns of Imbalance in Pilot Training Versus Employment
The Maldives’ pilot training scholarship scheme has produced hundreds of qualified professionals, but only a fraction have found job opportunities, according to...
Corporate Maldives Wraps Up Bizweek with High-Level Engagements and Strategic Networking
Corporate Maldives officially concluded the inaugural edition of Bizweek 2025 this evening following a successful two-day programme that included curated Network Meetings,...
Ministry Issues Warning on Biometric Data Compliance for Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has issued a warning to employers and migrant workers, stating that strict measures will be...
Gasim Raises Concerns Over Shift to MVR Payments for Employees in Tourism Sector
Jumhoori Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has raised concern over the decisions by some tourism operators to pay service charge and salaries in...
Tourism Ministry Represents Maldives at China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Forum
The Maldives has taken part in the tri-nation ‘China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum’, aimed at promoting tourism and fostering greater collaboration among industry...
Dhiraagu Supports Nation’s Largest Education Event as Digital Partner
Dhiraagu has been announced as the Digital Partner for Education Expo 2025, the largest education-focused event ever hosted in the Maldives. The...
Network Meetings Begin as Corporate Maldives Bizweek Enters Second Day
Corporate Maldives Bizweek 2025 officially entered its second day today with the launch of curated Network Meetings at the Meerumaa Conference Facility...
Villa College Becomes First Maldivian Institution Ranked in THE Impact Rankings 2025
In a landmark achievement for the nation’s higher education sector, Villa College has made history by becoming the first and only Maldivian...
Corporate Maldives Kicks Off Bizweek with Inaugural CEO Summit
Corporate Maldives officially launched Bizweek today with the inaugural CEO Summit, held at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The summit brought together...
PayPal’s Absence in Maldives Due to Business Decision, MMA Tells Parliament
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has clarified that the global online payment platform PayPal is not operating in the Maldives due to...
Maldives’ Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Presents Letter of Credence in Bangkok
The first Permanent Representative of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...
Dhiraagu Partners with Maldives First International Masters Table Tennis Tournament
Dhiraagu has signed on as the Digital Partner for the 1st Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament, marking a significant milestone in the...
Maldives Sees 9.1% Rise in Mid-Year Tourist Arrivals Compared to 2024
The Maldives has recorded a strong uptick in tourism for the first half of 2025, welcoming 1,043,082 visitors as of 16 June,...
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