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...

M7 Group Expands with Opening of M7 Bookstore in Malé

M7 Group, a prominent provider of printing, stationery, and office supplies in the Maldives, has launched its latest showroom, M7 Bookstore, at...

MACL and MTCC Ink Deal for R. Fainu Airport Development

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) have signed an agreement for the development of R. Fainu...

Maldives Records 7.3% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in 2025

Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have continued to rise in 2025, with the latest figures showing a 7.3% increase compared to the same period...

Maldives’ First Solar Ferry Set to Arrive in April

The Maldives’ first environmentally friendly solar-powered ferry, currently in its final stages of construction, is expected to arrive in the country by...

Anticipating Higher Demand, STELCO Expands Energy Capacity for Ramadan

With Ramadan approaching, the State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced measures to manage the anticipated rise in electricity consumption in the...

Ooredoo Nation Gamer’s Land Concludes with a Spectacular Finale

The Ooredoo Nation Gamer’s Land festival wrapped up with an electrifying finale, bringing together gaming enthusiasts and esports athletes for an unforgettable...

Maldives Butlers Academy Conducts Training at Noku Maldives

The Maldives Butlers Academy, led by its President and head trainer Mohamed Yamaany, recently conducted a specialised butler training programme at Noku...

Dhidhdhoo Joins WAMCO’s Expanding Waste Management Network

The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has expanded its services to Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, further broadening its waste management network across...

Dialysis Innovation in Focus as Hemodialysis Conference Opens at Dharumavantha Hospital

The Medtech-Nipro Hemodialysis Conference & Training officially commenced on 22nd February 2025 at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), bringing together healthcare professionals, nephrology experts, and industry leaders...

Bodufinolhu Now Part of L. Gan Following Presidential Decree

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Bodufinolhu, an island in Laamu Atoll, under the jurisdiction of L. Gan. The change was enacted through amendments...

Ooredoo Maldives to Hold Annual General Meeting on 9th March

Ooredoo Maldives has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at 21:30 hrs, allowing shareholders to participate...

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