MIRA Names 33 Parties Owing More Than MVR 1 Million
MIRA publicly names 33 parties owing over MVR 1 million in unpaid taxes.
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Maldives Sets 10.95-Tonne Annual Sea Cucumber Export Quota
Maldives limits dried sea cucumber exports to 10.95 tonnes yearly across seven licensed companies.
MIRA Streamlines Online GST Registration for Overseas Suppliers
MIRA launches simplified four-step online GST registration for foreign businesses supplying the Maldives.
Economy Contracts 12.3% in Q2 as Tourism and Fisheries Decline
Maldivian economy shrank 12.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026 as tourism and fisheries declined sharply.
BML Expects FX Flow to Stabilise by Next Week Following Rise in Outflows
BML anticipates foreign currency transfer times normalising next week after a sharp surge in dollar…
BML Rejects Claims of Role in Gov’t’s USD 50m Treasury Bill Repayment
BML denies involvement in government's USD 50 million Treasury bill repayment to SBI.
Gov’t Economic Measures Delivering Results, Says Economic Minister
Economic Minister Saeed says government measures work, condemns negative reporting, confirms deferred key debt repayments.
Gov’t Grants up to a Decade Extension on Single-Use Plastic Phase-Out
Maldives delays major single-use plastic bans by years while immediately banning small beverage bottles.
Foreign Currency Worth MVR 3.86 Million Seized at VIA
Six Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested at Velana International Airport after authorities allegedly found foreign…
Harbour Expansion Plans Displace 26 Food Court Operators
Businesses operating at the food court near Malé’s southwest harbour have been instructed to vacate…
Maldives Concludes First IAEA Conference as Member State
The Maldives has completed its first participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference…
Income Tax Growth Offsets Tourism Revenue Decline in Q2
Government revenue increased modestly during the second quarter of 2026 despite a broad decline in…
UK and Maldives Expand Cooperation Across Security, Trade and Climate
The Maldives and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen cooperation across security, trade, climate…
Maldivian Joins Etihad Guest’s Airline Partner Network
Etihad Guest members will soon be able to redeem their loyalty miles for flights operated…
US Federal Reserve Raises Rates: What Does It Mean for Maldives?
A decision in Washington to make borrowing more expensive could carry consequences far beyond the…
Maldives Completes Repayment of USD 150 Million SBI Facility
The Maldives has completed repayment of a USD 150 million budget support facility arranged through…
Maldives Joins Saudi-Led Maritime Defence Alliance
The Maldives has formalised its membership in a Saudi-led maritime defence coalition established to protect…
Rufiyaa Symbol Gains Standard Code for Digital Use
The Maldivian Rufiyaa now has a dedicated digital code after its official currency symbol was…
Maldives Tests Climate Data Framework for Island States
The Maldives is being used as a pilot site for a climate-data framework designed to…
Destination Future Proposes Alternative to Expanded TGST Rules
Destination Future has called on the Government and the People’s Majlis to halt the implementation…
Maldives Seeks IAEA Support for Cancer Care Development
The Maldives is seeking support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to advance cancer…
World Bank Signals Support for Maldives Development Priorities
The Maldives is seeking continued World Bank cooperation on renewable energy, digitalisation and healthcare as…
Dhiraagu Urges Shareholders to Update Tax Residency Status
Dhiraagu has advised shareholders to review and update their tax residency status to ensure dividend…
Maldives Tourism Begins September Below Last Year’s Pace
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun September at a slightly slower pace than last…