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.
Rasmale’ Project Reclaims 101 Hectares as Work Continues
The landmark Rasmale’ Project is advancing steadily, with 101 hectares of land reclaimed so far, according to an update provided by...
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Up 7.6% as 1 Million Mark Nears
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have continued their upward trend, with the latest figures showing a 7.6 percent increase as of...
Official Talks and Business Forum Planned During President Muizzu’s Malaysia Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed on Sunday morning for an official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister Anwar...
Maldives Bets Big on VIA, Will It Be Enough?
The World Bank has projected a slight improvement in the Maldives' medium-term economic outlook, driven by expectations surrounding the upcoming completion...
Authorities Investigating Over 2,400 Foreign Worker Cases Amid Wider Crackdown
The Labour Relations Authority (LRA) has confirmed it is currently investigating 2,457 cases involving foreign workers, as part of a wider...
Ooredoo Nation and Dragon Zone Wrap Up GT7 Legends Circuit Season 1, Eyes on...
Ooredoo Nation, in collaboration with Dragon Zone, has concluded the first season of the GT7 Legends Circuit, setting the stage for...
Maldives Participates in PATA Annual Summit to Strengthen Tourism Development
The Maldives took part in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual General Meeting and Annual Summit held from 21 to...
World Bank: Maldives’ Growth Resilient, But Debt and Deficit Risks Loom Large
The World Bank has published the latest Maldives Development Update (MDU), providing a thorough snapshot of the country's economic landscape as of April...
Maldives Expo 2025 Registration Deadline Extended to 10 May
The registration deadline for Maldives Expo 2025, the largest national exhibition celebrating culture, creativity, innovation, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, has been extended...
Tourism Minister Says No Impact on Arrivals from Israeli Passport Ban as April Figures...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives’ ban on Israeli passport holders has had no noticeable impact...
Gov’t Announces Completion of Muli Airport Following Successful Test Flight
The government has announced the successful completion of Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll, with a test flight landing at the new...
Economic Minister Outlines Plans to Remove Industry Barriers
At the opening ceremony of the Build Expo held in Hulhumalé, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed announced that...
Gov’t Disburses MVR 1.6 Billion to Fishermen Since November
The government has issued MVR 1.6 billion in payments to fishermen across the Maldives since mid-November last year, according to Fisheries...
Dhiraagu Awards Dream Holiday to Switzerland Through Ramadan Campaign
Dhiraagu has awarded a dream holiday to Switzerland to the grand prize winner of its Ramadan-themed campaign, marking the culmination of...
Climate Risks Prompt New Strategy for Island Water and Sanitation Networks
The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, has underscored the importance of proactive measures to protect water and sewerage infrastructure...
CANCC Workshop in Maldives Highlights Urgency of Adaptation for Low-Lying Islands
The Maldives is currently hosting representatives from four other atoll nations—Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tokelau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands—for a...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Raastas Surprise Campaign with Prizes Over MVR 100,000
Ooredoo Maldives has launched its latest promotional campaign, Raastas Surprise, turning everyday transactions into a potential windfall for customers across the...
EOI Open for USD 35M Cargo Handling Facility at Thilafushi
An invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) has been announced for the development of a new cargo handling facility on Thilafushi...
Maldives Eyes More Global Franchises Through Local Partnerships
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has stated that the Maldivian government is committed to supporting local businesses...
President Aims to Phase Out Black Market as Maldives Targets Official Dollar Rate by...
The Maldivian government has set a target to eliminate the black market for US dollars and restore access to foreign currency...
Gov’t Surplus Masks Deeper Woes in Infrastructure Rollout
The Maldivian government recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 2.2 billion as of 17 April 2025, buoyed by higher-than-expected revenue collections....
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Tourism Carried the Economy. Again.
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s recently released Annual Report for 2024 paints a deceptively upbeat picture. At first glance, the 5.1% expansion...
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Ooredoo Maldives is bringing competitive gaming to the island workforce with the launch of the inaugural Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort eSports Championship...
Is the Maldives’ Fiscal Surplus a Sign of Discipline or Delay?
The Ministry of Finance reported a primary surplus of MVR 3.2 billion for the first four months of 2025, a figure...
MVR 15.9 Million Issued in Agriculture Loans Under Government Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has revealed that a total of MVR 15.9 million has been disbursed in agricultural...
Maldives and Japan Sign Defence Agreement to Boost Maritime Security
Japan has committed to enhancing maritime security in the Maldives through the provision of two harbour crafts to the Maldives National...
