Maldivian Launches ‘Fly with a Smile’ Campaign in Fuvahmulah
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has launched its latest initiative, the ‘Fly with a Smile’ campaign, in Fuvahmulah, featuring a series of...
New Finance Rules Permit Government Projects Without Competitive Bidding
The government has changed public finance regulations, allowing the procurement of goods and services without a competitive bidding process for the next...
STELCO Deploying 350 Employees for Single-Day Electricity Meter Readings
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) is set to dispatch 350 employees tomorrow to conduct electricity meter readings across the Malé area in...
Gov’t Moves Towards Sustainable Transport with Electric Taxis Initiative
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, has signed an agreement to introduce...
Win an Apple Products Bundle with Ooredoo’s ‘Karaa Felhun’ This Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, Ooredoo Maldives is rolling out exclusive offers designed to enhance connectivity and engagement during the holy month. This year’s...
Maldives Enforces Stricter Rules on Food Advertising to Protect Consumers
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced new regulations governing food advertising in the country, aiming to prevent misleading promotions,...
STELCO to Offer Minimum 10% Discount on Electricity Bills During Ramadan
STELCO has announced that all households will receive a discount of at least 10% on their electricity bills during the month of...
Operation Kurangi Event Organised for Migrant Workers in North Harbour
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that a special Operation Kurangi event will take place today for migrant workers in the...
Maldives and Sri Lanka Discuss Joint Tourism Initiative
The Maldivian and Sri Lankan governments have discussed the possibility of a collaborative tourism initiative aimed at strengthening economic and diplomatic ties...
MMA Introduces MVR 5 Million Fund to Boost Islamic Finance Education
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the Tamveel Islamic Finance Initiative to enhance public awareness and provide specialised training in Islamic finance. The...
Fishermen Register to Improve Financial Access and Social Benefits
The government’s newly established fishermen membership register will provide crucial social protection and financial opportunities for local fishermen, Minister of Fisheries and...
Digital Connectivity Vital for Small Islands, Says Maldives’ Foreign Minister
The Maldives has stressed the critical role of digital connectivity in advancing education, healthcare, and industry for Small Island Developing States (SIDS),...
Maldives and Bangladesh Discuss Labour, Trade, and Education Ties
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh has called on the Maldivian government to regularise undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates and to recruit more workers from...
MIRA Collected MVR 63 Million in Employee Withholding Tax: Here’s Where It Came From
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has released its Quarterly Employee Withholding Tax (EWT) report for the fourth quarter of 2024 (24Q4), shedding light...
New Aviation Regulations in the Maldives: What You Need to Know
The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) has introduced updated aviation regulations under the MCAR-2 Rules of the Air, which came into effect on 20...
Inflation Rises by 0.33% in January as Food Prices Climb
The Maldives’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a modest increase of 0.33% in January 2025 compared to December 2024, reflecting fluctuations in food, accommodation,...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
MPL to Prioritise Perishable Goods in Ramadan Port Operations
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except on Fridays, during the month of Ramadan to...
Gov’t Conducts Nationwide Food Safety Inspections Ahead of Ramadan
The government launched a nationwide inspection of food safety standards in restaurants, cafés, and marketplaces on Monday as part of preparations for...
The Cost of Undermining Judicial Independence: Economic and Investment Risks
The recent proposal by the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices from seven to five...
Kudahuvadhoo to Become Logistics Hub with New Port Development
The government has officially handed over a project to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the development of a port in Dhaalu Atoll...
President Announces Electricity and Water Bill Discounts for Ramadan
President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that electricity and water bills will be discounted during Ramadan, ensuring that households do not face higher...
Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
Maldives’ Beauty Captivates Global Audience at Berlinale 2025
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with key industry partners, successfully launched a high-impact advertising campaign at the 75th...
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