Liquidity Improves Domestically, but External Pressures Persist
The latest economic update by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) for March 2025 points to mixed developments in the country’s monetary...
Minister Khaleel Holds High-Level Talks with Global Counterparts in Türkiye
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel is currently in Türkiye for the fourth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF),...
Maldives to Launch National Cyber Security Operation Centre by Year-End
The Maldives is preparing to establish a National Cyber Security Operation Centre before the end of the year, as part of...
Velana International Airport Marks 59 Years with Celebrations and Appreciation for Staff
Velana International Airport (VIA) commemorated its 59th anniversary yesterday with a series of celebratory events and a gesture of appreciation towards...
Parliament to Probe MFMC Over Stalled Addu Hankede Development
Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Azaan has submitted a request to the Speaker of Parliament to summon officials from the Maldives Fund...
Public Transport Struggles to Shift Gears in Malé’s Congestion Crisis
Despite expanding its bus fleet and recording millions of commutes annually, Greater Malé’s public transport system is still far from easing...
MACL Begins Reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie at VIA
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has officially begun the reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking the start...
March Revenue Hits MVR 3.38 Billion with Strong Tax Collections
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported a total revenue collection of MVR 3.38 billion for March 2025, marking a 15.1%...
Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for Incoming Travellers
Travellers heading to Thailand will be required to complete a new digital arrival form before entering the country, following recent changes...
Maldives Calls for Regional Dialogue at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel took part in the Fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum this week, participating in a high-level panel discussion...
MMPRC to Host Industry-Focused Tourism Insights Workshop
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will host a Tourism Insights Workshop on 20 April 2025, offering industry stakeholders a...
Major Study Recommends Slashing Vehicles in Greater Malé to Ease Congestion and Pollution
A comprehensive study by the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has recommended a significant reduction in the number of vehicles in...
19 Young Maldivians Graduate from Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme
Nineteen young Maldivians have graduated from the 2024 Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme, the country’s first corporate apprenticeship initiative, in a ceremony held...
Maldives Proposes Resilience-Based Debt Relief for Small Island States
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called for the swift operationalisation of the Debt Sustainability Support Service (DSSS), describing it as a...
New Maldives Transportation Safety Board Established to Oversee Land, Sea, and Air Incidents
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established the Maldives Transportation Safety Board, a new Government body tasked with enhancing the safety of...
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Addu Amid Land Overlap Concerns
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services has restated its support for Addu City’s development while clarifying the situation surrounding an overlap between...
Ooredoo: The Pacemaker of Maldivian Telecom Industry
Ooredoo Maldives is marking its 20th anniversary with a series of new offerings and celebratory events that reflect the company’s continued...
Foreign Currency Assets Drop as MMA’s Financial Position Slips Slightly in March
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported a marginal decline in its total assets in March 2025 compared to the previous...
Dhiraagu Launches Mobile Legends Qualifiers for National Esports Championship
Dhiraagu has officially launched the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Conquest Qualifiers, giving Maldivian gamers a direct path to the Dhiraagu...
IASL Invites EOIs for Maafaru International Airport Terminal Upgrade
Island Aviation Services Ltd (IASL) has opened invitations for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the extension of the terminal at N....
President Muizzu Thanks Outgoing Saudi Envoy for Strengthening Relations
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Matrek bin Abdullah Al-Ajalin Al-Dosari, paid...
Dhiraagu Extends Support to Skate Maldives to Foster Youth Skating
Dhiraagu has announced the continuation of its partnership with Skate Maldives, reinforcing its commitment to developing youth and sports in the...
Addu City Council Opens Bidding for Tourist Facility on Savaahili Island
The Addu City Council has launched an invitation for bids to develop a tourist facility on Savaahili Island, offering both local...
Government Raises MVR 2.87 Billion Through Latest T-Bill Issuance
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the successful sale of MVR 2.87 billion in Treasury Bills (T-Bills) under Series...
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