Maldives Sees Strong Growth in June Arrivals Despite Off-Season
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives during the first fifteen days of June saw a strong year-on-year increase, signalling continued momentum in the...
Online Payments Dominate Tax Collection as MIRA Exceeds Projections
Nearly all of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority’s (MIRA) income in 2024 was received through online payments, according to the authority’s latest...
Ambassador Ahmed Sareer Presents Credentials to Kuwait’s Foreign Minister
Ahmed Sareer, the newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the State of Kuwait, officially presented his Letters of...
Household Visits Underway for 2025 Labour Force Survey
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has commenced fieldwork for the Labour Force Survey 2025, with enumerators visiting randomly selected households in...
How Maldives’ Businesses Can Adapt to the Expectations of Gen Z and Millennials
A new report by Deloitte reveals key insights into the attitudes and expectations of Generation Z and millennials, who are set to...
Maldives Opens T-Bill Subscriptions with One-Year Yield at 4.60%
The Government of Maldives has opened subscription for four new Treasury Bills totalling MVR 968.8 million, with yields rising across most maturities...
CMDA and Police Alert Public to Fraudulent Investment Scheme
The Maldives Police Service and the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) have issued a joint warning against an investment scheme operating under...
Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 Kicks Off at CROSSROADS Maldives
The Tekkers Dhiraagu Resort Cup 2025 officially kicked off today at The Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives, bringing together resort teams from across...
Final Day to Register for Ooredoo Fun Run 2025 in Addu City
Today marks the final opportunity for residents of Addu City and beyond to register for one of the country’s most eagerly anticipated...
Indian High Commission Event Promotes Voluntary Blood Donation on World Blood Donor Day
The Indian High Commission in Maldives organised a blood donation camp on Saturday to commemorate World Blood Donor Day, encouraging voluntary donation...
Global Economic Outlook Highlights Risk Factors for Small Island States
The latest Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report by the World Bank, published in June 2025, presents a cautious outlook for the global...
Ocean Diplomacy: Maldives Engages Global Forum for Sustainable Marine Use
Speaking to the media after the conclusion of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, France, the Minister of Tourism...
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 Recognises Achievements Across Hospitality Sector
The Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 took place on Saturday evening at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, highlighting individuals and teams making notable contributions to...
Maldives Collects MVR 2.18 Billion in May, Beating Forecasts
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported a total revenue collection of MVR 2.18 billion in May 2025, marking a 30.5 percent increase...
Maldives Seeks Economic Gains Through Sustainable Management of Protected Areas
The government is stepping up efforts to manage and monetise its protected environmental sites, seeking to balance ecological preservation with economic development....
India Welcomes Positive Impact of Currency Swap as Maldives’ FX Reserves Improve
India has expressed satisfaction with the role of a USD 400 million currency swap arrangement in strengthening the Maldives’ foreign exchange reserves,...
Air Arabia Increases Maldives Flights Amid Growing Demand
Air Arabia will increase its service between Sharjah and Malé to twice daily non-stop flights starting 27 October 2025, marking one year...
Maldives Pushes for Greater Global Recognition of Small-Scale Fisheries at UN Oceans Conference
The Maldives has called for stronger global support for small-scale fisheries, with Fisheries and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam urging the international...
Maldives Reaffirms Support for Palestine as New Ambassador Presents Credentials
The Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Maldives, His Excellency Ihab Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil, formally presented his Letter of...
Everything You Need to Know About Bizweek
Corporate Maldives Bizweek, scheduled to take place from 18 to 19 June 2025, is the ultimate B2B networking event in the Maldives.
Fitch Maintains Maldives’ ‘CC’ Rating
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘CC’ as of 12 June 2025, warning that a...
Rip Curl Launches First Hulhumalé Store with Exclusive 40% Opening Discount
Rip Curl Maldives has launched its first retail store in the Greater Malé Region, officially opening its doors in Hulhumalé on 9th...
Tourism Revenues Fuel Fiscal Surplus, But Development Spending Falls Short
The Maldivian government has reported a fiscal surplus of MVR 1.1 billion for the year to date as of 5 June 2025,...
Minister Urges Reforms to Boost State Revenue from Maritime Activities in EEZ
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has emphasised the need for the state to benefit more directly from maritime activities...
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Maldives and China Development Bank Discuss Enhanced Financial Cooperation
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