MMA Reports Growth in Assets and Equity in January 2025
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) recorded an increase in its total assets and equity in January 2025, reflecting stable financial health. The...
High Court Grants Stay Order in Government’s Appeal Against Chang Hua Tax Ruling
The Maldives High Court has issued a stay order on a Civil Court ruling that required the government to compensate Singapore’s Chang...
Maldives and Ireland Deepen Cooperation in Sustainable Tourism and Climate Action
The Maldives and Ireland are enhancing their bilateral relations, focusing on tourism, environmental sustainability, and climate change. This development follows a recent...
Maldives-India Talks Focus on Speeding Up Thilamale’ Bridge Project
Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib and the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, G Balasubramanian, have discussed expediting...
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Mohamed Rishwan Takes Helm at MPL
Mohamed Rishwan, a former deputy commissioner of police, has been appointed as the new managing director of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). The...
Maldivian Looks to Strengthen Regional Presence with New Agent Partnerships
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is seeking agents in Bangkok, Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as it looks to expand...
Maldives Sets New Climate Targets in Third Climate Action Plan
The Maldives has presented its Third Climate Action Plan, reaffirming its commitment to global climate leadership. Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq...
Gov’t Records MVR 491.5 Million Surplus, but Capital Spending Lags
The Maldives recorded a fiscal surplus in the first three weeks of 2025, with revenue outpacing expenditure despite significant variations in government...
Visit Maldives Week in Russia Begins as MMPRC Targets Key Market
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched its first major tourism promotion initiative for 2025, kicking off the “Visit Maldives...
Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants Sees Shift Towards Legalisation
The Maldivian government’s initiative to address undocumented migration has seen strong participation, with most expatriates opting to legalise their status rather than...
Maldives Eyes China Market for Fish Exports via National Airline
Discussions have taken place to explore the possibility of exporting Maldivian fish products to China using the national carrier’s newly acquired wide-body...
President Muizzu Reaffirms Maldives-Sri Lanka Ties on Independence Day
On the occasion of Sri Lanka's Independence Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu extended greetings to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr...
Maldives Faces Surge in Cancer Diagnoses as Healthcare Struggles to Keep Up
As the Maldives observes World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme “United by Unique”, the reality on the ground is sobering—cancer cases in...
ACC Raids Polco Office Over Alleged Corruption in Police Flats Project
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an investigation into allegations of corruption in the development of police housing, raiding the offices of Polco...
MMPRC Showcases the Maldives at OTM Mumbai, Eyes Growth in Indian Market
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), alongside 38 industry partners, presented the "Sunny Side of Life" at OTM Mumbai 2025,...
Maldives Records Over 214,000 Tourist Arrivals in January 2025, Up 11.7%
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued to rise in January 2025, with official data showing an 11.7% increase compared to the same...
Maldives’ Health Minister Urges Global Support for Climate-Related Health Challenges
At the 156th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland, Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim,...
Maldives Showcases Tourism at New York’s Travel & Adventure Show
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United...
Investigation Continues as HDC Reverses Some Suspensions
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that it has lifted the suspension of some employees who were previously suspended in connection with...
State-Owned Enterprises Report MVR 12 Billion in Revenue for Q2 2024
The latest quarterly report from the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) provides an overview of the financial and operational performance of state-owned...
CAA Staff Petition President Over Salary Framework Issue
Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have submitted a petition to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, expressing concerns over salary payments that...
New Initiative Aims to Connect Resorts with Maldivian Farmers
The government has launched a new initiative to explore potential partnerships with tourist resorts to strengthen the local agricultural sector. As part...
Maldives to Establish National Digital Transformation Framework
The government has announced plans to implement a wide-ranging digital transformation framework, following discussions at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday. The initiative,...
MPL Managing Director Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim Dismissed
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has announced the dismissal of Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim from his position as Managing Director and Board...
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