MMA Introduces MVR 5 Million Fund to Boost Islamic Finance Education
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the Tamveel Islamic Finance Initiative to enhance public awareness and provide specialised training in Islamic finance. The...
Fishermen Register to Improve Financial Access and Social Benefits
The government’s newly established fishermen membership register will provide crucial social protection and financial opportunities for local fishermen, Minister of Fisheries and...
Digital Connectivity Vital for Small Islands, Says Maldives’ Foreign Minister
The Maldives has stressed the critical role of digital connectivity in advancing education, healthcare, and industry for Small Island Developing States (SIDS),...
Maldives and Bangladesh Discuss Labour, Trade, and Education Ties
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh has called on the Maldivian government to regularise undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates and to recruit more workers from...
MIRA Collected MVR 63 Million in Employee Withholding Tax: Here’s Where It Came From
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has released its Quarterly Employee Withholding Tax (EWT) report for the fourth quarter of 2024 (24Q4), shedding light...
New Aviation Regulations in the Maldives: What You Need to Know
The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) has introduced updated aviation regulations under the MCAR-2 Rules of the Air, which came into effect on 20...
Inflation Rises by 0.33% in January as Food Prices Climb
The Maldives’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a modest increase of 0.33% in January 2025 compared to December 2024, reflecting fluctuations in food, accommodation,...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
MPL to Prioritise Perishable Goods in Ramadan Port Operations
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except on Fridays, during the month of Ramadan to...
Gov’t Conducts Nationwide Food Safety Inspections Ahead of Ramadan
The government launched a nationwide inspection of food safety standards in restaurants, cafés, and marketplaces on Monday as part of preparations for...
The Cost of Undermining Judicial Independence: Economic and Investment Risks
The recent proposal by the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices from seven to five...
Kudahuvadhoo to Become Logistics Hub with New Port Development
The government has officially handed over a project to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the development of a port in Dhaalu Atoll...
President Announces Electricity and Water Bill Discounts for Ramadan
President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that electricity and water bills will be discounted during Ramadan, ensuring that households do not face higher...
Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
Maldives’ Beauty Captivates Global Audience at Berlinale 2025
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with key industry partners, successfully launched a high-impact advertising campaign at the 75th...
M7 Group Expands with Opening of M7 Bookstore in Malé
M7 Group, a prominent provider of printing, stationery, and office supplies in the Maldives, has launched its latest showroom, M7 Bookstore, at...
MACL and MTCC Ink Deal for R. Fainu Airport Development
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) have signed an agreement for the development of R. Fainu...
Maldives Records 7.3% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in 2025
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have continued to rise in 2025, with the latest figures showing a 7.3% increase compared to the same period...
Maldives’ First Solar Ferry Set to Arrive in April
The Maldives’ first environmentally friendly solar-powered ferry, currently in its final stages of construction, is expected to arrive in the country by...
Anticipating Higher Demand, STELCO Expands Energy Capacity for Ramadan
With Ramadan approaching, the State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced measures to manage the anticipated rise in electricity consumption in the...
Ooredoo Nation Gamer’s Land Concludes with a Spectacular Finale
The Ooredoo Nation Gamer’s Land festival wrapped up with an electrifying finale, bringing together gaming enthusiasts and esports athletes for an unforgettable...
Maldives Butlers Academy Conducts Training at Noku Maldives
The Maldives Butlers Academy, led by its President and head trainer Mohamed Yamaany, recently conducted a specialised butler training programme at Noku...
Dhidhdhoo Joins WAMCO’s Expanding Waste Management Network
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has expanded its services to Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, further broadening its waste management network across...
Dialysis Innovation in Focus as Hemodialysis Conference Opens at Dharumavantha Hospital
The Medtech-Nipro Hemodialysis Conference & Training officially commenced on 22nd February 2025 at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), bringing together healthcare professionals, nephrology experts, and industry leaders...
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Maldives’ January Imports at MVR 5.2 Billion, Exports Reach MVR 144 Million
The Maldives recorded imports worth MVR 5.2 billion in January 2025, with fuel accounting for MVR 728 million of the total, according...
Maldives Q4 2024 PPI: Tourism and Construction Surge, Utilities Decline
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing varied trends across...
New Animal Protection Bill Proposes Fines Up to MVR 1 Million
The government has submitted the Animal Care and Protection Bill to Parliament, proposing a legal framework for the care, husbandry, and trade...
Parliament Approves Non-Resident Ambassadors to Russia and Morocco
The Parliament has unanimously approved President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s nominations for non-resident ambassadors to Russia and Morocco. The appointments were confirmed in...
Tobacco Imports Subject to Duty Under China-Maldives FTA, Confirms Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has confirmed that tobacco products and cigarettes will not be exempt from import duties under the Free Trade...
