Gov’t and IFAD Partner to Build Skills for Greenhouse Operations
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has launched a training initiative to identify and prepare lead farmers for islands where greenhouses...
Gov’t Signs MVR 570M Deal for Thulhaadhoo Airport Works
A new agreement has been signed for the land reclamation, coastal protection, and infrastructure development required for the proposed domestic airport in...
Dhiraagu Awards Winners of ‘Win a Dream Holiday’ Promotion
Dhiraagu has announced the winners of its ‘Win a Dream Holiday’ promotion, rewarding three customers with all-expenses-paid trips to international destinations.
President’s Baa Atoll Tour Focuses on Connectivity, Housing and Public Services
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s four-day tour of Baa Atoll has focused on outlining planned infrastructure projects and discussing economic priorities with island...
Maldives’ July Revenue Beats Projections on Strong Corporate and Tourism Earnings
State revenue in July 2025 reached MVR 3.39 billion, up 15.4% compared to the same month last year, according to the Maldives...
Parliament Passes Bill to Establish Maldives Intellectual Property Office
Parliament has approved legislation to establish the Maldives Intellectual Property Office, a dedicated government body tasked with overseeing and protecting intellectual property...
Transport and Communication Sector Sees Q2 Slowdown, but Optimism Builds for Q3
The Maldives’ transport and communication sector saw a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s...
Mastercard to Play Key Role in Maldives’ Five-Year Digital Development Plan
Mastercard has joined forces with Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology’s National Centre for Information Technology...
MMA Launches Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025 to Boost Financial Literacy and Islamic Finance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has inaugurated Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness on financial literacy, responsible...
Maldives–Türkiye Preferential Trade Agreement Expected to Take Effect Within Two Months
The Maldives’ Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Türkiye is expected to come into force within the next two months, according to state...
eSIM Now Available for Apple and Samsung Watches on Ooredoo
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced eSIM connectivity for Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch, enabling users to stay connected without carrying their phones.
VIA Handles 4.1 Million Passengers in First Half of 2025
Velana International Airport (VIA) handled more than 4.1 million passengers in the first six months of 2025, marking a four percent increase...
British High Commission Supports MACL with First Aid Training Gear
The British High Commission in Malé has donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) as part of efforts...
Talks Underway to Revive Idle Fish Processing Plant in Hulhumalé
Negotiations are in progress to bring the Ensis cannery and processing plant in Hulhumalé back into operation after being idle for around...
MMA Survey Shows Retail Sector Facing Higher Costs and Potential Price Rises
The Maldives’ wholesale and retail trade sector had a mixed performance between April and June 2025, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s...
MIRA Targets Greater Efficiency Through Technology and Automation
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) is working to further digitise its services and automate internal processes as part of its Strategic...
Gov’t Links Foreign Investment Growth to Business Forums and Legal Reforms
The Maldives has recorded 108 new foreign investments since December 2023, according to figures shared by the Minister of Economic Development and...
Work-Life Balance Tops Global Priorities. Where Does the Maldives Stand?
The Randstad Workmonitor 2025 report points to a clear shift in workplace values across the globe: employees are increasingly unwilling to trade...
Maldives Records 12% Rise in Exports, 2% Drop in Imports in First Half of...
The Maldives recorded notable shifts in external trade during the first half of 2025, with total exports rising by 12 percent and...
July ECPI Data Shows Price Rises for Coffee, Fruits, and Vegetables
The cost of essential goods in Malé rose by 2.7% in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to...
Construction Sector Shows Strong Rebound in Q2 2025, but Financial Concerns Persist
The construction industry staged a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2025, ending a year-long period of contraction, according to the...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Special Boduberu Class with Habeys Boduberu
Ooredoo Maldives is offering music enthusiasts the chance to learn the rhythms of Maldivian heritage through a four-week Boduberu class led by...
Liquidity Spike and Dollar Outflows Prompt Central Bank Intervention
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced a series of monetary tightening measures aimed at reducing excess liquidity in the domestic economy,...
Surplus Story Cracks Under Pressure of Stalled Capital Spending
The Maldives has recorded a budget surplus of MVR 314.3 million as of 31 July 2025, continuing a fiscal pattern seen throughout...
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First Phase of Taxiway Charlie Rebuild Completed at Velana Airport
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