Japan Supports Maldives Border Management with Biometric Technology Donation
Maldives Immigration is set to expand biometric screening capacity at Velana International Airport through a…
Section
News
President Appoints Adam Shareef and Thoriq Ibrahim as Ambassadors
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has formally appointed former cabinet ministers Adam Shareef Umar and Thoriq…
French Bee to Launch Paris-Malé Flights in December
The Maldives is set to gain a new direct air link with France this year,…
Dhiraagu Adds eeezap as Elite Club Partner
Dhiraagu has expanded its Elite Club partner network through a new partnership with eeezap, giving…
Villa College Enters Global Top 100 for Quality Education in THE Impact Ratings
Villa College has entered the global top 100 for Quality Education in the Times Higher…
New MOU Targets Transnational Crime Through US-Maldives Police Cooperation
Law enforcement cooperation between the Maldives and the United States is set to expand under…
Five Island Ice Plants Operational as Government Plans 15 More
The government is moving to expand fish storage and processing capacity across the Maldives, as…
BML Donates 30 Additional Wheelchairs Under Annual Community Initiative
Bank of Maldives has donated 30 additional wheelchairs under its annual initiative to support people…
President Muizzu, US Assistant Secretary of State Review 60 Years of Bilateral Relations
The Maldives and the United States have signalled interest in deepening cooperation in areas including…
PCB Appoints Zaina Abdulla as New Board Member from Banking Sector
Zaina Abdulla from Ga. Dhaandhoo has been appointed as a member of the Privatization and…
US Partners with Maldives to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness
The Maldives’ disaster response capacity has received fresh institutional support through a United States-backed interagency…
MSE and MSD Set Out Capital Market Priorities at 2025 AGMs
Maldives Stock Exchange Company Pvt. Ltd. and Maldives Securities Depository Company Pvt. Ltd. have outlined…
Gov’t Introduces Vilunveshi Grant Programme Under Climate Adaptation Initiative
Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Ali Shareef has inaugurated the Vilunveshi Grant Programme,…
Maldives, Belgium Reaffirm Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation During Ambassador’s Farewell Call
The Maldives and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation following a farewell…
Bill Seeks Residency Transfers for Maldivians Who Own Land or Homes on Another Island
Maldivians who acquire land or housing on another island could be allowed to transfer their…
World Bank Warns Maldives Debt Could Exceed 140% of GDP Without Reform
The Maldives is entering a more constrained fiscal period, with rising debt, tighter financing conditions…
Gov’t Sets Investment Requirements for Cross-Subsidy Projects
The government has identified 19 projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment, setting out a framework that…
MIRA Begins ADB-Funded E-Invoicing Mission
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has commenced an Asian Development Bank-funded e-invoicing mission as part of…
Marine Hatchery Training Opens for Second Intake
A new training opportunity in reef fish breeding has been opened as the government works…
Immigration Expands Passport Services to Dharavandhoo
Access to passport services in Baa Atoll has been expanded with the launch of Maldives…
Gov’t Seeks to Cut Cigarette Import Duty Less Than Two Years After Tobacco Tax Hike
The government is seeking to significantly reduce taxes on imported tobacco products, marking a major…
Ibrahim Ziyath Steps Down as MPL Deputy CEO
Ibrahim Ziyath has resigned from his position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Ports…
World Bank Projects Maldives Growth to Fall to 0.7 Percent in 2026
The Maldives enters 2026 facing a sharp loss of economic momentum after a strong 2025,…
Dhiraagu Announces Foari Lucky Draw with Smart TV Grand Prize
Dhiraagu has launched a Foari lucky draw promotion for customers across its mobile, broadband and…