Maldives Invites Chinese Investment to Develop Mariculture Industry
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has invited Chinese investors to support the development of the Maldives’ mariculture industry, citing...
Fisheries Minister Calls for Evidence-Based Solutions to Protect Oceans at UN Ocean Decade Event
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has emphasised the importance of evidence-based science and innovative technology in advancing ocean and...
Ooredoo Maldives Concludes Extraordinary General Meeting and Approves Key Decisions
Ooredoo Maldives Plc successfully held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 15 December 2024, conducted virtually via the FahiVote Online Meeting Management System of...
Japan Provides USD 7.6 Million Worth of Equipment to Enhance Maldives’ Maritime Humanitarian Operations
The Government of Japan has provided advanced equipment worth USD 7.6 million to strengthen maritime humanitarian operations in the Maldives. The handover...
Vice President Inaugurates Key Initiatives at China-Indian Ocean Forum
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef attended the closing ceremony of the Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation in...
Vice President Calls for Just Climate Transition at China-Indian Ocean Forum
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for a just and equitable climate transition to safeguard marine biodiversity and ensure the sustainability...
Green Tax Rates to Double in the Maldives from January 2025
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced significant changes to the Green Tax rates, which will take effect on 1 January...
Dhiraagu Extends Support to Special Education Needs Unit in HDh. Atoll Education Centre
Dhiraagu has extended its support to the Special Education Needs (SEN) unit, Sunshine Class, at HDh. Atoll Education Centre as part of...
Japanese Ambassador Bids Farewell, Reflects on Strengthened Maldives-Japan Relations
Mrs Takeuchi Midori, the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, paid a farewell visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla...
MMPRC and ADK Hospital Sign Agreement to Promote Medical Tourism in the Maldives
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADK Hospital to enhance the Maldives'...
Maldives Records Higher Deficit Despite Growth in Tax Revenue in Early December
The Maldives recorded a cumulative budget deficit of MVR 11.7 billion as of 5 December 2024, despite growth in tax revenue during...
Maldives Records Steady Growth in Arrivals as 2 Million Target Nears
The Maldives recorded a 3.3% increase in tourist arrivals during the first half of December 2024 compared to the same period last...
Bayfancy Residence to Feature Advanced Pile Foundation for Long-Term Durability
Bayfancy, a Singapore-based real estate development company operating in the Maldives, is constructing its new luxury residential project in Hulhumalé using pile...
Vice President to Attend China-Indian Ocean Forum on Blue Economy
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has arrived in Kunming, China, to participate in the Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy...
MMA Launches Research Fund at Inaugural Economic Conference
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) launched its first-ever Research Conference in Malé, introducing the MMA Research Fund to drive economic research and...
Final Day to Enrol in Dhiraagu ‘Win a Speedboat’ Promotion
Dhiraagu has announced that today, 15 December 2024, marks the final opportunity for customers to enrol in its ‘Win a Speedboat’ promotion,...
President Ratifies Foreign Currency Act, Effective January 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Foreign Currency Bill, introducing new guidelines for managing foreign currency transactions and regulating currency exchange...
Finance Minister Highlights SIDS Challenges at Global Economic Policy Forum
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has called for innovative thinking and collaborative efforts to address the fragility of the global economy, which has...
Maldives Launches Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Through Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, in collaboration with the Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT), inaugurated...
Fire at Housing Ministry Raises Concerns Over Document Protection and Preservation
A devastating fire on Thursday morning has destroyed the Housing Ministry and Construction Ministry offices in Malé, raising serious concerns about the...
Maldives to Enforce Full Vaping Ban from 15 December
The Maldives will implement a comprehensive ban on the use, sale, and distribution of vaping products starting 12am on 15 December, following...
Maldives and Oman Sign Key Agreements to Enhance Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has returned to Malé following an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman at the...
Villa College Advances Sustainable Water Solutions Through Research and Collaboration
Villa College has positioned itself at the forefront of addressing water and marine resource challenges unique to Small Island Developing States (SIDS)....
Maldives’ First Real Estate and Hospitality Fund Now Open for Subscription
The Maldives' first-ever Real Estate and Hospitality Fund is now open for subscription, providing a groundbreaking investment opportunity in the real estate...
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Ooredoo Maldives has announced the launch of its Apple Watch Cellular Service, offering customers the ability to stay connected directly from...
Barceló Hotel Group Expands in Maldives with Launch of Barceló Nasandhura Malé
Barceló Hotel Group has expanded its presence in the Maldives with the opening of Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel...
World Bank’s ‘Taxing Times’ Report Warns of Mounting Vulnerabilities Across South Asia
The latest World Bank report, Taxing Times: South Asia Development Update (April 2025), paints a mixed outlook for the Maldives and the...
Customs Seizes Over 13 Million Cigarettes in Smuggling Operation
Maldives Customs Service has seized over 13 million cigarette sticks in a recent smuggling interception at the sea cargo terminal.
