PCB Appoints Zaina Abdulla as New Board Member from Banking Sector
Zaina Abdulla from Ga. Dhaandhoo has been appointed as a member of the Privatization and…
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US Partners with Maldives to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness
The Maldives’ disaster response capacity has received fresh institutional support through a United States-backed interagency…
MSE and MSD Set Out Capital Market Priorities at 2025 AGMs
Maldives Stock Exchange Company Pvt. Ltd. and Maldives Securities Depository Company Pvt. Ltd. have outlined…
Gov’t Introduces Vilunveshi Grant Programme Under Climate Adaptation Initiative
Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Ali Shareef has inaugurated the Vilunveshi Grant Programme,…
Maldives, Belgium Reaffirm Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation During Ambassador’s Farewell Call
The Maldives and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close cooperation following a farewell…
Bill Seeks Residency Transfers for Maldivians Who Own Land or Homes on Another Island
Maldivians who acquire land or housing on another island could be allowed to transfer their…
World Bank Warns Maldives Debt Could Exceed 140% of GDP Without Reform
The Maldives is entering a more constrained fiscal period, with rising debt, tighter financing conditions…
Gov’t Sets Investment Requirements for Cross-Subsidy Projects
The government has identified 19 projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment, setting out a framework that…
MIRA Begins ADB-Funded E-Invoicing Mission
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has commenced an Asian Development Bank-funded e-invoicing mission as part of…
Marine Hatchery Training Opens for Second Intake
A new training opportunity in reef fish breeding has been opened as the government works…
Immigration Expands Passport Services to Dharavandhoo
Access to passport services in Baa Atoll has been expanded with the launch of Maldives…
Gov’t Seeks to Cut Cigarette Import Duty Less Than Two Years After Tobacco Tax Hike
The government is seeking to significantly reduce taxes on imported tobacco products, marking a major…
Ibrahim Ziyath Steps Down as MPL Deputy CEO
Ibrahim Ziyath has resigned from his position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Ports…
World Bank Projects Maldives Growth to Fall to 0.7 Percent in 2026
The Maldives enters 2026 facing a sharp loss of economic momentum after a strong 2025,…
Dhiraagu Announces Foari Lucky Draw with Smart TV Grand Prize
Dhiraagu has launched a Foari lucky draw promotion for customers across its mobile, broadband and…
Maldives Calls for Greater Climate Finance for Vulnerable Nations
The Maldives has called for increased international financial assistance to help climate-vulnerable countries respond to…
Maldives Welcomes One Millionth Tourist of 2026
The Maldives has reached one million tourist arrivals for 2026, maintaining the same pace as…
Flynas Resumes Riyadh to Malé Flights with Three Weekly Services
Flynas has resumed scheduled flights to Velana International Airport, restoring direct air connectivity between Riyadh…
SOEs Required to Meet 45 Percent Government Shareholding Threshold for Resort Leases
State-owned enterprises seeking to lease lagoons, islands, or land for resort development will be required…
Gov’t Aims to Sustain MVR 20 Fish Purchase Price, President Says
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government aims to maintain the fish purchase price…
Dhiraagu Malé Open Scheduled for August at Rasfannu
The Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026 is set to return to Rasfannu, Malé, on…
Vice President Calls for Climate Finance to Address Mobility Risks
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for stronger international cooperation and increased climate…
Parliament Opens Cyber Security Bill for Public Consultation
The public has been invited to submit feedback on a proposed cyber security law that…
Hormuz Reopening Offers Relief, but Maldives Faces a Slow Recovery
The agreement between the United States and Iran has reduced fears of a prolonged closure…