Kalhudhiyafushi Island Up for Sale Again Amidst Development Challenges
The island of Kalhudhiyafushi in Thaa Atoll, initially slated for development as a high-end tourist resort, is once again up for sale....
STELCO Commits to Planting 500,000 Trees in Five Years
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has pledged to plant at least 500,000 trees over the next five years, marking a significant contribution...
Dhiraagu Signs as the Digital Partner for PSM Foari 2024
Dhiraagu has officially signed on as the Digital Partner for PSM Foari 2024. This partnership will see Dhiraagu support Public Service Media...
Discover the Finest Brazilian Delicacies with Unan Trading
Unan Trading has once again raised the bar for premium food products with their latest catalogue for June and July 2024. The...
US Lawmakers Propose Bill to Halt Aid to Maldives Over Israeli Passport Ban
American lawmaker Josh Gottheimer has taken a stand to introduce a bill aimed at halting US aid to Maldives if Israeli citizens...
Japanese Travel Market Targeted in Virtual Seminar by MMPRC, Malaysia Airlines
In collaboration with Malaysia Airlines, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) hosted a virtual product seminar to promote Maldives'...
Ministry Reveals MVR 1.76 Billion in Unpaid Expat Permit Fees
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that employers in the Maldives currently owe the state MVR 1.76 billion in...
World Environment Day 2024: Transforming Land and Building Resilience
As the global community commemorates World Environment Day 2024, this year’s theme—“Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration”—places a spotlight on the...
MPL Opens Applications for Apprenticeship Programme 2024
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts have announced that applications for the 2024 Apprenticeship Programme...
MMPRC Opens Participation in Prestigious ‘WTM London 2024’ Trade Fair
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced that participation is now open for the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM)...
STO Announces Informal Shareholder Discussion
State Trading Organization plc (STO) has invited all its shareholders to an informal discussion on June 8th at 11:00 a.m. The gathering...
CA Maldives’ First Council Elections Slated for July 10th
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) has announced its inaugural council elections, which are scheduled for the 10th...
Tapping into the Indian Travel Market: Opportunities for the Maldives
The recent report by Booking.com, in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, highlights significant trends in the travel habits of Indian tourists. With...
Sustainable Finance Roadmap: MMA and IFC Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have entered a Cooperation Agreement to develop a Sustainable Finance Roadmap....
BCC Renames and Expands Hiyala Market, Opens Kiosks for Year-Long Lease
The Business Center Corporation (BCC) has announced the renaming of the “Hiyala Weekend Market” to the “Hiyala Market” and has opened its...
IUM Launches Islamic Bond Sale to Fund Sanabil Building Project
The Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has launched financing efforts by selling Sharia-compliant bonds known as 'Sukuk' to construct the university's 'Sanabil'...
Maldives and EU Strengthen Ties with New Agreements and Continued Cooperation
The Fifth Senior Officials Meeting between the Maldives and the European Union (EU) was held in Malé, marking a significant step forward...
Maldives Faces Health System Collapse Without Lifestyle Changes, Warns Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning that the Maldivian health system may face collapse unless significant lifestyle changes are...
Balancing Ecosystem and Safety: Gov’t to Reassesses Shark Fishing Ban
The Fisheries Ministry of the Maldives has announced that it is conducting a study to evaluate whether the current ban on shark...
MMA Reports Inflation Fell by 1.1% in April
According to recent data from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the monthly inflation rate in Male dropped to -1.1% in April—inflation for...
Tourist Arrivals in May Declines by 1%, July Recovery Expected
The number of tourist arrivals last month declined by 1% compared to the previous year. The decrease aligns with the typical seasonal...
Higher Education Ministry Launches Skills Needs Survey in Maldives
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has commenced a survey to identify essential skills required by the current job...
Maldives and EU Sign EUR 6.5 Million Agreement to Strengthen Blue Economy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer met with Paola Pampaloni, Deputy Managing Director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the European...
Over 170 Thai Executives Attend Maldives Investment Briefing
Over 170 representatives of the Thai Chamber of Commerce attended a briefing session at Crossroads Maldives yesterday to learn about investment opportunities...
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