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...
Construction and Retail Sectors Lead Maldives’ Economic Growth, Fisheries See Sharp Decline
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has released the Monthly Indicators of Economic Growth (MIEG) for December 2024, published on 15 February...
Maldives and SACEP Seek Stronger Regional Cooperation on Environmental Protection
The Maldives and the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) have explored ways to enhance regional cooperation for environmental protection. The discussions...
President’s Austerity Plan Hits a Wall: Parliament Rejects Salary Cuts
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has unanimously advised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to reconsider the proposed 10% salary reduction for employees...
Minister Saeed: 141 Food Items to Be Monitored for Price Stability During Ramadan
The government has announced efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items during the upcoming Holy month of Ramadan, which is...
Gov’t Announces Changes to Aasandha to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a series of changes to the Aasandha system following Cabinet discussions, aiming to prevent medicine shortages...
Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel to Undertake Official Visit to Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 18 to 21 February 2025,...
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Speculation is swirling around a possible agreement between Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and Dubai-based aviation firm Jetex regarding the operation of...
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The Maldivian government is confident that Singaporean investors will expand their footprint in the country, particularly in areas vital to economic development,...
Maldives, India Hold Talks to Deepen Trade and Investment Links
The governments of the Maldives and India have held discussions to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations, reaffirming a shared commitment...
Maldives Secures USD 25 Million for Early Warning Climate Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a USD 25 million grant to the Maldives under the SAP050 project, titled "Toward Risk-Aware...
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the introduction of strict new safety regulations concerning the carriage and use of...
