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...
Slow Capital Spending Drives Maldives’ MVR 1.4 Billion Fiscal Surplus
The Ministry of Finance has released its Weekly Fiscal Developments Report for the period ending 13th February 2025, revealing that the Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR...
Maldives Ends 2024 With MVR 1.61 Billion Green Fund Balance Despite High December Spending
The latest Green Fund Report published by the Ministry of Finance and Planning shows that the Maldives Green Fund collected MVR 109.46 million in December 2024,...
Maldives to Export Tuna to China Under Free Trade Agreement
Maldivian seafood products are set to enter the Chinese market under the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), following an agreement signed between...
Foreign Minister Wraps Up Official Visit to Sri Lanka
Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, aimed at strengthening bilateral, economic, and...
Government to Push for Greater Youth Involvement in Agriculture
The government is prioritising youth engagement in the agricultural sector, with Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Maryam Mariya reaffirming the...
MMA Invites Public Feedback on Draft Foreign Exchange Regulations
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has invited public comments on the draft General Foreign Exchange Regulations, which have been formulated under the Foreign Exchange...
Foreign Ministers of Maldives and Sri Lanka Discuss Trade, Climate, and Fisheries Cooperation
Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and development ties with Sri Lanka during an...
Ramadan Preparations: STO Introduces Price-Stabilised Food Supplies
State Trading Organisation (STO) has commenced the sale of onions, eggs, and potatoes in the Maldives as part of efforts to stabilise...
Ramadan Transport Restrictions: What Businesses in Malé Need to Know
Businesses in Malé City will need to adjust their logistics as the government has introduced specific time slots for transporting goods during...
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...
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TGST Hike Comes into Effect: Tourism Sector Now Subject to 17% Rate
The Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) in the Maldives has officially increased from 16 percent to 17 percent as of today,...
Diversifying Dollar Access: MIB’s Untapped Potential to Serve Maldivians
For years, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has carried the burden of being the country’s primary source of US dollar services for...
Maldives Signs Investment Residency Deal: What It Means for the Economy
The Government of Maldives has signed an agreement with global investment migration firm Henley & Partners to establish the country’s first-ever residence...
Solar City, Residence by Investment Programme Among Key Deals at Business Forum
The Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025, held at Capella Singapore, brought together over 200 delegates, including high-ranking government officials, international investors, and leading...
PCB Appoints Directors to Support State-Backed Development Bank
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed four members to the Board of Directors of the newly established Development Bank of...
