Gov’t Warns Employers of Expulsion from Expat System Over Unpaid Fees
The government has warned employers that all services provided through the online expatriate system will be suspended if relevant fees are not...
IMF Warns of Rising Fiscal Risks in Maldives, Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Mission to the Maldives, issuing a report on 18 February 2025 that highlights economic...
Maldives to Deport Expatriates Without Updated Biometric Data by April 20
The Maldives government has set a deadline of April 20 for employers to update the biometric data of expatriate workers, warning that failure to...
Construction and Retail Sectors Lead Maldives’ Economic Growth, Fisheries See Sharp Decline
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has released the Monthly Indicators of Economic Growth (MIEG) for December 2024, published on 15 February...
Maldives and SACEP Seek Stronger Regional Cooperation on Environmental Protection
The Maldives and the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) have explored ways to enhance regional cooperation for environmental protection. The discussions...
President’s Austerity Plan Hits a Wall: Parliament Rejects Salary Cuts
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has unanimously advised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to reconsider the proposed 10% salary reduction for employees...
Minister Saeed: 141 Food Items to Be Monitored for Price Stability During Ramadan
The government has announced efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items during the upcoming Holy month of Ramadan, which is...
Gov’t Announces Changes to Aasandha to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a series of changes to the Aasandha system following Cabinet discussions, aiming to prevent medicine shortages...
Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel to Undertake Official Visit to Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 18 to 21 February 2025,...
Employers in the Maldives Reminded to Pay Mandatory Ramadan Allowance by Labour Relations Authority
Employers in the Maldives are reminded to pay the mandatory Ramadan allowance of MVR 3,000 to all eligible employees, as stipulated under...
Ooredoo Nation Unveils Ultimate Gaming Festival with MVR 240,000 Prize Pool
Ooredoo Nation is set to host the biggest gaming event of the year, the Ultimate Gaming Festival, bringing together the best esports...
Maldivian to Transport Maldives Hajj Corporation Pilgrims for2025 Hajj Season
Maldivian, the national airline, has entered a partnership with the Maldives Hajj Corporation to facilitate the air travel of Hajj pilgrims this...
New High Commissioner of Maldives to India Presents Letter of Credence to the President...
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of India, Aishath Azeema, presented her Letters of Credence...
Deputy Speaker Criticises Delays in Economic Reforms, Warns of Fiscal Challenges
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has raised concerns over delays in implementing key economic reforms, highlighting inconsistencies in policy decisions and...
Concerns Mount Over Government’s Planned Taxi Fleet Amid Industry Backlash
The government's plan to launch a state-run taxi fleet has drawn strong criticism from private taxi operators, with industry leaders warning that...
Agriculture Minister Calls Food Security a Pillar of National Independence
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Mariyam Mariya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to food security, describing it as a top...
Parliament Questions Senior Police Officials’ Role Amid POLCO Corruption Probe
A parliamentary sub-committee has raised concerns over whether senior officials of the Maldives Police Service should remain in their positions while investigations...
Maldives Calls for Greater Inclusion of SIDS in Multilateral System at Indian Ocean Conference
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel has urged for a more inclusive multilateral system that ensures a greater role for Small Island Developing...
Fisheries Ministry Partners with China for Aquaculture Training
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, in collaboration with China’s Fujian Fisheries Research Institute, has launched an extensive training programme focused...
Maldives, Türkiye Hold Talks on Expanding Tourism and Cultural Collaboration
The Maldives and Türkiye have held high-level discussions to enhance cooperation in tourism and culture, reflecting a shared commitment to deepening bilateral...
Tourist Arrivals in February Show Modest Growth Compared to Previous Years
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 119,835 tourists arrived in the Maldives between 1 and 15 February....
Gov’t to Prevent Price Hikes on Essential Goods During Ramadan
The government will take necessary measures to ensure food prices remain stable during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, Minister of Economic...
Gov’t Reports Progress in Curbing Black Market Dollar Trade
Tourism Minister Thorig Ibrahim has stated that the government’s efforts to curb the black market for dollars in the Maldives are beginning...
Economic Minister Denies Link Between China FTA and Drop in Import Duty Earnings
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated on Saturday that there is no connection between the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China and the...
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