Maldives Bets Big on VIA, Will It Be Enough?
The World Bank has projected a slight improvement in the Maldives' medium-term economic outlook, driven by expectations surrounding the upcoming completion...
Authorities Investigating Over 2,400 Foreign Worker Cases Amid Wider Crackdown
The Labour Relations Authority (LRA) has confirmed it is currently investigating 2,457 cases involving foreign workers, as part of a wider...
Ooredoo Nation and Dragon Zone Wrap Up GT7 Legends Circuit Season 1, Eyes on...
Ooredoo Nation, in collaboration with Dragon Zone, has concluded the first season of the GT7 Legends Circuit, setting the stage for...
Maldives Participates in PATA Annual Summit to Strengthen Tourism Development
The Maldives took part in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual General Meeting and Annual Summit held from 21 to...
World Bank: Maldives’ Growth Resilient, But Debt and Deficit Risks Loom Large
The World Bank has published the latest Maldives Development Update (MDU), providing a thorough snapshot of the country's economic landscape as of April...
Maldives Expo 2025 Registration Deadline Extended to 10 May
The registration deadline for Maldives Expo 2025, the largest national exhibition celebrating culture, creativity, innovation, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, has been extended...
Tourism Minister Says No Impact on Arrivals from Israeli Passport Ban as April Figures...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives’ ban on Israeli passport holders has had no noticeable impact...
Gov’t Announces Completion of Muli Airport Following Successful Test Flight
The government has announced the successful completion of Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll, with a test flight landing at the new...
Economic Minister Outlines Plans to Remove Industry Barriers
At the opening ceremony of the Build Expo held in Hulhumalé, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed announced that...
Gov’t Disburses MVR 1.6 Billion to Fishermen Since November
The government has issued MVR 1.6 billion in payments to fishermen across the Maldives since mid-November last year, according to Fisheries...
Dhiraagu Awards Dream Holiday to Switzerland Through Ramadan Campaign
Dhiraagu has awarded a dream holiday to Switzerland to the grand prize winner of its Ramadan-themed campaign, marking the culmination of...
Climate Risks Prompt New Strategy for Island Water and Sanitation Networks
The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, has underscored the importance of proactive measures to protect water and sewerage infrastructure...
CANCC Workshop in Maldives Highlights Urgency of Adaptation for Low-Lying Islands
The Maldives is currently hosting representatives from four other atoll nations—Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tokelau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands—for a...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Raastas Surprise Campaign with Prizes Over MVR 100,000
Ooredoo Maldives has launched its latest promotional campaign, Raastas Surprise, turning everyday transactions into a potential windfall for customers across the...
EOI Open for USD 35M Cargo Handling Facility at Thilafushi
An invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) has been announced for the development of a new cargo handling facility on Thilafushi...
Maldives Eyes More Global Franchises Through Local Partnerships
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has stated that the Maldivian government is committed to supporting local businesses...
President Aims to Phase Out Black Market as Maldives Targets Official Dollar Rate by...
The Maldivian government has set a target to eliminate the black market for US dollars and restore access to foreign currency...
Gov’t Surplus Masks Deeper Woes in Infrastructure Rollout
The Maldivian government recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 2.2 billion as of 17 April 2025, buoyed by higher-than-expected revenue collections....
Cabinet Reviews Progress of Key Infrastructure Projects in Working Session
The Cabinet convened a working session at the President’s Office on Tuesday to assess the progress of the government’s priority infrastructure...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches First Apple Watch Cellular Service in the Maldives
Ooredoo Maldives has rolled out the country’s first Apple Watch Cellular Service, marking a milestone in wearable tech connectivity in the...
Marriott International Celebrates Second Cohort of Hospitality Apprentices in the Maldives
Marriott International marked the graduation of 31 apprentices from its Maldives Apprenticeship Program on 19 April with a ceremony at the...
Visit Maldives to Host Multi-Sensory “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai
Visit Maldives is set to host “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai on 28 April, presenting an immersive showcase designed to capture...
SIMDI to Host MONIN Day 2025 at Kurumba Maldives
SIMDI Beverages, the exclusive distributor of MONIN in the Maldives, is set to host MONIN Day 2025 on 23 April at...
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild to Give Away a PS5 Pro Every Month
Dhiraagu has announced a new promotion under its Gamers Guild platform, offering gaming enthusiasts across the Maldives the chance to win...
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Parliament Passes Bill to Establish Maldives Intellectual Property Office
Parliament has approved legislation to establish the Maldives Intellectual Property Office, a dedicated government body tasked with overseeing and protecting intellectual property...
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Maldives–Türkiye Preferential Trade Agreement Expected to Take Effect Within Two Months
The Maldives’ Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Türkiye is expected to come into force within the next two months, according to state...
