Ministry of Fisheries Restricts Longline Fishing in Northern Atolls to Protect Yellowfin Tuna
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has announced that longline fishing will not be permitted in the northern atolls of the...
Ministry of Finance to Modernise State Procurement with SAP Ariba
The Ministry of Finance has announced a much-needed step towards modernising the state procurement system in the Maldives with the implementation of...
Maldivian Resumes Flights to Dhaka with Reduced Frequency
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has resumed its flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, after a temporary suspension due to unrest following...
Travel Trade Leaders Gather as TTM Maldives 2024 Begins
The 8th edition of the highly anticipated TTM Maldives 2024 has officially commenced, bringing together distinguished guests, travel trade partners, and industry...
MMA Grants Operating Licence to Dhiraagu Fintech for Electronic Money Services
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has granted an operating licence to Dhiraagu’s subsidiary, Dhiraagu Fintech Private Limited, enabling the company to provide...
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to China’s Global Peace and Sustainable Development Efforts
Maldives’ Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla has reaffirmed the Maldives’ unwavering commitment to supporting China’s initiatives aimed at maintaining global peace and...
Gov’t to Launch First Agroforestry Pilot Programme in the Maldives
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has unveiled plans to launch an agroforestry pilot programme on Kondey Island in Gaafu Alif...
Parliamentarians Debate Scam-Fighting Amendments, Voice Concerns Over Proposed Changes
The Parliament is currently deliberating on proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act aimed at granting the Maldives Police Service the authority...
Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Counterpart, Presents Letter from President Muizzu
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer, has held a significant meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of...
Immigrant Work Permit Fees to be Reviewed Every 18 Months
The Parliament has passed an amendment to the Employment Act that grants relevant ministries the authority to review work permits and associated...
Ooredoo Maldives Adds JioSaavn to Entertainia Hub with Free 1-Month Subscription
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the addition of JioSaavn, one of the world’s leading music streaming platforms, to its Entertainia hub. This strategic...
EPA Struggles to Recover Environmental Fines Due to Lack of Legal Authority
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Maldives has identified the absence of direct legal authority to take cases to court as...
Ooredoo Maldives Introduces Lionsgate Play Streaming Service
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the introduction of Lionsgate Play, a premier global streaming platform, to its customers across the Maldives. The new...
MMA Claims Improvement in National Reserve Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced that the country’s national reserve is expected to see improvements this month, attributing this to...
Dhiraagu Awards Prizes to Winners of Independence Day Social Media Contest
Dhiraagu has successfully concluded its special social media contest, launched in celebration of the 59th Independence Day of the Maldives. The contest...
Maldivian Expo 2025 Set for Hulhumale’: Open to Innovators Worldwide
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has officially unveiled plans for the "Dhiveheenge Ufehdhuntherikamuge Maurazu" (Maldives Expo 2025), which will run...
Emphasising Insurance as a Sustainable Solution to Natural Disaster Recovery in the Maldives
As natural disasters increasingly strain the financial resources of the state, the Chief Executive of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Hisan...
Ooredoo Nation Successfully Concludes Inter-Office eSports Championship
Ooredoo Nation has successfully wrapped up its inaugural Inter-Office eSports Championship, which took place from 13th to 18th August 2024. The event...
MMPRC and Fliggy Sign MOU to Boost Maldives’ Presence in Chinese Market
In a move to strengthen the Maldives' foothold in the ever-growing Chinese market, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives)...
Maldives Seeks Strategic Economic Ties with Saudi Arabia Amid GCC Outreach
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, has embarked on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant...
Maldives Faces Alarming Decline in Foreign Reserves as Concerns Over Economic Stability Rise
The Maldives is facing a significant decline in its foreign reserves, prompting concerns over the nation’s economic stability and its ability to...
Maldives Travel Conference 2024 to Highlight Women’s Role in Tourism
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), in collaboration with Hotel Jen Malé (JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La), has...
Maldives Calls for Urgent Action on Debt and Climate Justice at Global South Summit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, has called for urgent international action on debt relief and climate justice during the Foreign...
Tourism Minister Targets UK Market and Shangri-La Restoration to Boost Addu City Tourism
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has identified the United Kingdom as a crucial market for promoting Addu City as a premier tourist...
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