Groundbreaking Marks Start of USD 790 Million Project Ayla Development
Construction has formally commenced on Project Ayla, a large-scale township development in Noonu Atoll, following…
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Employers Given More Time to Update Work Site Information Under Expatriate Quota Rules
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has extended the deadline for employers to submit notarised Work…
Bank of Maldives Reports Higher Profit in Q4 and Record Full-Year Results
Bank of Maldives reported improved financial results in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to…
QBS Shows Construction Sector Regaining Momentum After Two Weak Quarters
Construction activity in the Maldives showed a clear rebound in the final quarter of 2025,…
MFDA Cuts Food Service Registration and Category Fees by 50 Percent for Two Years
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has moved to ease regulatory costs for food…
Ooredoo Maldives Donates Specialised Dive Equipment to MNDF Coast Guard
Ooredoo Maldives has donated specialised underwater dive equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force, strengthening…
BML Increases Monthly Foreign Transaction Limits for Credit Cards
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that it will raise the monthly foreign transaction limits…
Maldives Begins Work on First Climate Change Gender Action Plan
The Maldives has begun the process of developing its first Climate Change Gender Action Plan,…
Tourism and Construction Drive Q4 Business Growth as Retail Weakens
Business activity in the Maldives continued to expand across most major sectors during the fourth…
Gov’t Reaffirms SEZ Model Built Around Nine Strategic Sectors and Big Capital
The framework governing Special Economic Zones in the Maldives has been reaffirmed through a new…
Construction Begins on Five Affordable Housing Projects Under National Scheme
Construction activity has begun on five large-scale housing developments under the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Inclusive…
VIA Cargo Operations Grow by 10% Amid Rising Imports and Transshipments
Velana International Airport (VIA) has reported a 10 percent increase in cargo handled in 2025…
December Inflation Edges Up as Food Prices Offset Lower Utility Costs
Consumer price inflation in the Maldives remained subdued in December 2025, with modest monthly increases…
President Calls for Global Climate Action as Maldives Links Clean Energy to National Resilience
President Mohamed Muizzu has called for stronger global action on climate change, framing energy security as a…
Trans Maldivian Airways Adds 66th Aircraft as Resort Transfer Demand Grows
Trans Maldivian Airways has added its 66th aircraft to its seaplane fleet, expanding capacity at…
India’s Republic Day Celebrated in Malé with Focus on India–Maldives Engagement
India’s 77th Republic Day was commemorated in Malé with a formal reception hosted by the…
Ooredoo’s 2026 Calendar Draws on Tea Culture to Frame Everyday Connection
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced its 2026 calendar with a cultural focus that centres on tea…
Gov’t Seeks Over MVR 1.8 Billion Through Short-Term Treasury Bills
The government has moved to secure more than MVR 1.8 billion from the domestic market…
Male’ Commercial Harbour to Allow 24-Hour Vessel Entry
Marine vessels calling at the Male’ Commercial Harbour will be able to enter the port…
Dhiraagu Marks International Day of Education with Student Connect Launch
Dhiraagu has marked the International Day of Education by launching its Student Connect programme, hosting…
January Tourism Figures Show Resilient Demand
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives recorded a steady start in January 2026, with visitor numbers…
The Premium Touches That Shaped Bayfancy
Real luxury is never defined by a single element. It is created through the careful…
Bank of Maldives Enables Bulk Payment Services for Businesses
Bank of Maldives has enabled Bulk Payment services for businesses, allowing companies to process large-scale payments…
President Nasheed Points to Opening for Maldives After UK Delays Chagos Debate
The debate over the future of the Chagos Islands has resurfaced after the United Kingdom…