Maldivian Resumes Direct Flights Between Malé and Dhaka
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has resumed direct flights between Malé and Dhaka,…
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New State Pharmaceutical Company Begins Importing and Distributing Medicines
The State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation Limited (SPHMC) has begun importing medicines and distributing…
MPL Updates Vessel Berthing Guidelines at Malé North Harbour
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revised the guidelines governing how vessels are allocated space at…
Villa College Business School Receives SAQS Accreditation
The Qasim Ibrahim School of Business at Villa College has received accreditation under the South…
Air India Increases International Flights Including Maldives Route
Air India has expanded its international flight schedule, including additional services to the Maldives, as…
Maldives Ambassador Presents Credentials to Austrian President
Dr. Salma Rasheed has formally assumed her role as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives…
Dhiraagu Introduces ‘Tharaavees Dhan’ Unlimited Data Promotion
Dhiraagu is offering free unlimited mobile data during late-night hours through its Ramadan promotion branded…
MPL Clears Over 33,000 Freight Tonnes of Cargo in First Week of March
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared more than 33,000 freight tonnes of cargo during the first…
First Winner Announced in Ooredoo Maldives’ ATV Giveaway Campaign
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the first winner of its year-long ‘Hingaa’ promotion, with Hassan Nishan…
Money Supply in Maldives Expands as Deposits and Bank Lending Rise
Growth in the Maldives’ money supply accelerated at the start of 2026, reflecting rising bank…
Maldives Calls for Stronger Commonwealth Cooperation on Climate and Debt Solutions
The Maldives has renewed its call for deeper cooperation among Commonwealth nations on climate resilience,…
Oil Prices Surge Past USD 100 as War Disrupts Energy Markets
The war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global energy markets at the start…
Parliament Passes Employment Act Amendment to Exempt MSMEs from Expat Quota Fees
Parliament has approved amendments to the Employment Act that allow the government to exempt Micro,…
Maldives Joins Commonwealth Ministers in London Ahead of CHOGM Preparations
The Maldives participated in the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting held in London, with the…
Tourist Arrivals Drop 23% in Early March as Middle East Conflict Weigh on Travel
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives slowed noticeably during the first week of March, marking a…
MIRA Collects MVR 2.8 Billion in February as Revenue Falls Short of Forecast
Tax revenue in the Maldives reached MVR 2.80 billion in February 2026, slightly lower than the…
Zakat Al-Fitr Collections in Maldives Nearly Double Since 2023
Zakat Al-Fitr collections in the Maldives have seen a sharp rise over the past four…
Fenaka Moves to Restart Addu Power Station Project After Earlier Contract Terminated
Efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure in Addu City are moving forward after Fenaka Corporation contracted…
President Says No Plans to Ban Shisha or Cut Sugar Subsidy, Raising Policy Questions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the government has no plans to ban shisha…
Essential Commodity Prices in Male’ Rise 1.54% in February
Prices of essential commodities in Male’ rose in February, driven largely by increases in food…
February Data Shows Strong Growth in Central Bank Foreign Currency Positions
A sharp increase in foreign currency assets pushed the balance sheet of the Maldives Monetary…
Villa College Opens Applications for May 2026 Intake with Over 100 Programmes
Villa College has opened applications for its May 2026 intake, offering prospective students more than…
Flights to Maldives to Resume as Airlines Gradually Restore Operations
International airlines are to resume flight operations following disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in…
Maldivian Signs Healthcare Partnership with Trivandrum’s Ananthapuri Hospital
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has entered into a partnership with Ananthapuri Hospitals…