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...
Gov’t to Introduce Legal Framework for Small Business Protection
The Maldivian government plans to establish a legal framework this year to protect and promote small businesses across the country, Minister of...
Two Winners Announced, More Prizes Await in Ooredoo Golden Futsal Draw
Ooredoo Maldives continues to bring excitement to the Golden Futsal Challenge, the nation’s largest futsal tournament, with its special Golden Futsal Ranuge Furusathu weekly lucky...
Employers Given March 15 Deadline to Update Migrant Worker Biometrics
The Ministry of Homeland Security has set a March 15 deadline for employers to update the biometric data of foreign nationals working in the...
Trump’s Aid Suspension: What It Means for Maldivian Development Initiatives
President Donald Trump has enacted a comprehensive 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid, aiming to reassess and realign assistance programs with the...
Maldives Economic Gateway Project to Move Forward with Key Developments
The government will introduce marine refuelling and reexport services as part of the first phase of the Maldives Economic Gateway (MEG) Project,...
What Merging Climate and Tourism Ministries Means for Governance
The Maldivian government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the Ministry of Tourism...
India Increases Aid to Maldives Amid Diplomatic Realignment
India has raised its financial assistance to the Maldives from Rs 400 crore (USD 48 million) to Rs 600 crore (USD 72...
Gov’t Merges Environment and Tourism Ministries, Thoriq Ibrahim Takes Charge
The government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the new Ministry of...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, to explore opportunities for expanding...
Nominations Open for South Asian Travel Awards 2025
Nominations for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 are now officially open, inviting hospitality and travel businesses across the region to...
Gov’t to Mobilise State-Run Companies to Complete Delayed Projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resuming and completing stalled development projects across the Maldives, with a focus...
STO Reports MVR 218 Million Net Profit in Q4 2024
State Trading Organization (STO) plc has reported a net profit of MVR 218 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, with total...
State-Owned Enterprises Ordered to Cap Directors’ Salaries at MVR 90,000
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has ordered a salary cap of MVR 90,000 for the heads of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Ties in Riyadh Talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, met with his Saudi counterpart, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
SIMDI Group Celebrates 24 Years of Excellence and Growth
SIMDI Group marked its 24th anniversary, celebrating nearly a quarter-century of growth, innovation, and commitment to the Maldivian market. The milestone was...
Ihavandhoo Fisheries Complex to Create 150 Jobs, Strengthen Industry
The Fisheries Complex being developed in HA. Ihavandhoo is expected to generate 150 jobs and enhance the Maldivian fishing industry, according to...
Maldives and India Forge Ahead with Economic and Security Partnership
The first meeting of the High-Level Core Group (HLCG) between the Maldives and India was held in Male'. The meeting, convened to...
Gov’t Pushes for Foreign Exchange Compliance as USD 25 Million Enters Banks
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that over USD 25 million has been deposited and exchanged with local banks within a month...
New HPA Regulation Mandates Stricter Safety Measures for Fibre Workplaces
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has introduced new safety regulations for workplaces involved in fibre-related work, with non-compliant businesses facing fines of...
Rashu Expo 2025: A Tourism Spotlight Event
The Rashu Expo 2025, scheduled from 13th to 15th February 2025 at Hulhumalé Central Park, aims to bring together guesthouses, hotels, and resorts from the...
Gov’t Unveils Mega Housing Development Initiative Across the Nation
The Maldivian government has unveiled an ambitious Public Housing Project to construct over 12,000 housing units across 57 islands. Spearheaded by the...
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Personal Loans Surge as Private Sector Credit Growth Slows
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Economic Update for June 2025 paints a mixed picture of the country’s monetary environment, with broad money...
Maldives Trade Volumes Shift as Fuel Imports Drop, Exports Rise Year-on-Year
Maldives recorded MVR 4.4 billion in imports this May, a slight dip from the same month last year, while exports grew by...
Maldives, ADFD Discuss Stronger Development Cooperation
The Maldives and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) are exploring avenues to strengthen their development partnership, following a meeting held...
Minister Shiyam Outlines Strategy to Deepen Fisheries Ties with Singapore
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, has announced that the Maldivian government is working to strengthen partnerships with Singapore’s institutions...
GAGE Appoints New COOs for Security and Fire Safety Divisions
GAGE, a provider of security and fire safety services in the Maldives, has announced changes to its senior leadership, appointing two new...
