Corporate Maldives “Bizweek” to be held in May 2025
Corporate Maldives is delighted to announce the rebranding of its flagship event, the Corporate Maldives Business Expo, to Bizweek. “Bizweek,” the ultimate...
Maldives Expands Sea-to-Air Cargo Transshipment Services
The Maldives has seen further growth in its sea-to-air cargo transshipment operations, with Velana International Airport announcing the latest milestone in its...
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives to Host Job Fair Ahead of February 2025 Opening
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the latest addition to Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced a Job Fair to be held on Tuesday,...
Maldives Ranks Among the World’s Friendliest Countries in 2024
In a significant recognition of the country’s famed hospitality, the Maldives has been ranked fourth in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 Readers’ Choice...
Maldives Signs Agreement with Australia for National Development Plan
The Government of the Maldives has signed a Letter of Exchange Agreement with Australia to receive key technical guidance and assistance in...
World Teachers’ Day 2024: Celebrating the Voices Shaping Maldives’ Future
On 5 October, the world comes together to honour the indispensable role of teachers in shaping our societies. World Teachers’ Day, observed...
Gov’t Revenue Surges, But Debt Levels Continue to Climb
The Maldives continues to experience growth in both government revenue and expenditure, as the latest data from the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Economic...
Applications Open for Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation at MIRA
The government has announced that applications are now open for the position of Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation at the Maldives Inland...
New Regulations Announced to Address Illegal Immigration in the Maldives
The Minister of Homeland Security and Technology has announced new regulations concerning the employment of foreigners in the Maldives, aimed at tackling...
First Vessel Utilises Uthuru Maritime Service as Oil Tanker “JIAN JIE” Docks in Uligan
The oil tanker "JIAN JIE" became the inaugural vessel to utilise the Uthuru Maritime Service (UMS) on 3rd October, marking a significant milestone for...
President Muizzu to Embark on State Visit to India: Strengthening Maldives-India Relations
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is set to embark on a state visit to India from 6th to 10th October 2024, following an...
MIRA Publishes List of Large Taxpayers Who Failed to File Income Tax Returns
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has published a list of individuals and companies who have failed to submit their income tax...
Gender Disparity in Maldivian Resorts: What the Tourism Statistics Survey Reveals
The tourism sector is a cornerstone of the Maldivian economy, providing substantial employment opportunities. However, an analysis of the 2022 employment data...
Registration Opens for TGST Entities and Money Changer Licenses Under New MMA Regulations
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has introduced important updates regarding the registration of tourism entities and the application for money changer licenses....
Bidding Opens for Industrial Land in Hulhumale’ Phase 2
Industrial land plots in Hulhumale' Phase 2 are now available for sale through a competitive bidding process. The available plots range in...
STELCO Plants Over 36,000 Trees in First Three Months of Reforestation Project
The State Electric Company (STELCO) has successfully planted more than 36,000 trees in the three months since launching its ambitious initiative to...
MMA to Issue Licence for Development Bank of Maldives
The Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ahmed Munawwar, has confirmed that the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) will soon receive...
MATI Raises Concerns Over New Foreign Currency Regulations
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), accusing the central bank of disregarding...
New Regulation on Foreign Currency and Money Changing Business in the Maldives
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has introduced new regulations concerning the use of foreign currency and the operation of money-changing businesses in...
Economic Minister Announces Investor Forum to Attract Saudi Businesses to the Maldives
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has announced plans for an investor forum in the Maldives, specifically aimed at...
Maldives Nominated for Six Titles at the 2024 World Travel Awards
The Maldives has once again been recognised for its excellence in global tourism, receiving six nominations in the prestigious World Travel Awards...
Ooredoo Maldives Celebrates International Older Persons Day with Community Initiatives
Ooredoo Maldives marked International Older Persons Day by launching a series of activities aimed at supporting and empowering the elderly. The initiatives,...
Dhiraagu: 36 Years of Connecting the Maldives through Digital Innovation
For over three decades, Dhiraagu has been at the forefront of the Maldives’ telecommunications landscape, transforming a dispersed island nation into a...
Visit Maldives Partners with 1000UT to Connect with Hungarian Travel Trade
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) successfully partnered with 1000UT to host a dedicated B2B networking event in Budapest, Hungary,...
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Report: Bridging Horizons, The Maldives’ Imperative to Maintain Close Ties with India
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's recent state visit to India from 6th to 10th October 2024 marked a significant milestone in Maldives-India relations....
Maldives Sees 93% Revenue Surge as Resorts Extend Leases to 99 Years
The Maldives recorded a substantial increase in revenue collection for September 2024, totalling MVR 2.3 billion, representing a 93.1% rise compared to...
Op-Ed: Workplace Burnout: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
By Muhammad Bilal Javaid
Workplace burnout is becoming more common in today’s demanding work environments. It happens when employees...
Housing Ministry to Engage Public in Development of 20-Year National Development Plan
The Minister of Housing, Land, and Urban Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, has announced that teams from the housing ministry will soon...
President Muizzu Highlights India-Maldives Cooperation for Digital and Sustainable Growth at Business Forum
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and the Maldives in advancing digitalisation and sustainability during his address...
