Foreign Minister Embarks on Official Visit to China
At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Director of the...
The Case for Maintaining Central Bank Independence in the Maldives
The recent recommendation by the Public Accounts Committee to dismiss Central Bank Governor Ali Hashim raises significant concerns about the future of...
Immigration Watch: Maldives Launches Portal to Report Illegal Immigrants
Maldives Immigration has launched a special online platform, ‘Immigration Watch’, allowing citizens to report illegal immigrants anonymously. The platform, which can be...
Dhiraagu Becomes Digital Partner for CAVA U20 Women’s Volleyball Championship
Dhiraagu has announced its role as the Digital Partner for the upcoming CAVA U20 Women’s Volleyball Championship. This international tournament, organised by...
Thai Government Extends Visa-Free Stay for Maldivians to 60 Days
Maldivians travelling to Thailand can now enjoy a longer stay without the need for a visa, thanks to a recent policy change...
Immigration Cracks Down on Undocumented Expatriates: Legalisation Not an Option for Detainees
Expatriates detained during ongoing raid operations for violating the country’s immigration laws will not be given the opportunity to legalise their status,...
Ooredoo Masrace 2024: Fishing Competition Returns with MVR 126,000 Prize Pool
The highly anticipated Ooredoo Masrace 2024 is set to make a grand return this August, with a prize pool of MVR 126,000....
Rethinking Social Protection in the Maldives: A Path Toward Progressive Universalism
In their seminal report, “Rethinking Social Protection in South Asia: Toward Progressive Universalism,” the World Bank delves into the intricate dynamics of...
Tourism Minister Announces Plans to Expand MTDC’s Island Portfolio
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced plans to transfer additional islands to the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Limited (MTDC) for resort...
Parliamentary Committee Recommends Dismissal of MMA Governor Ali Hashim
Today, the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament recommended the dismissal of Central Bank Governor Ali Hashim. The motion to remove Hashim...
Climate Envoy Urges to Harness Ocean Resources for Renewable Energy
Special Envoy for Climate Change Ali Shareef has called for the Maldives to seek additional solutions for generating renewable energy. His remarks...
Parliamentary Committee to Summon Agencies Over Financial Scams
The Parliamant Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) will summon all relevant agencies today to address questions concerning a recent scam involving the...
Broad Money in the Maldives Declines to MVR 58.9 Billion in May 2024
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has reported a significant drop in the country’s broad money supply, which fell to MVR 58.9 billion...
Decline in Fishing Activity Leads to Shortage of Fish Products in Retail Stores
The Maldives is experiencing a significant decline in fishing activity, resulting in a shortage of fish and fish products in retail stores...
Maldivian Increases Flights to Trivandrum to Meet Rising Demand
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced an increase in its flights to Trivandrum, India, in response to growing demand...
Surveillance from Above: Maldives Customs’ Drones Raise Questions on Legal Boundaries
The Maldives Customs Service announced today its decision to acquire several drones to bolster the monitoring of vessels entering the country’s borders....
STO Withdraws from Hotel Business in Hulhumale Phase I
The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced its decision to withdraw from its hotel business in Hulhumale Phase I. This decision marks...
New Policy Allows Multiple Bids for Thilafushi Industrial Land
In a significant policy shift, individuals can now submit more than one bid to purchase industrial land in Thilafushi. Previously, the policy...
MSS Expands Fish Export Operations to Southeast Asia
Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has announced a new venture to export frozen fish to Southeast Asian countries, in collaboration with the Maldives...
Finance Ministry to Issue USD 77.7 Million in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to issue Treasury bills (T-bills) totalling USD 77.7 million. This initiative includes the sale of...
Finance Minister and MMA Governor Clash Over Economic Strategy Amid Crisis
Finance Minister Dr Mohamed Shafeeq has asserted that the government has not received proactive counsel from the Maldives central bank, the Maldives...
MAHRP Announces HR Excellence Awards 2023 to be Held on July 24th
The Maldives Association for HR Professionals (MAHRP) has announced that the MAHRP HR Excellence Awards 2023 will take place on July 24th...
Government Recovers MVR 74 Million in Expat Fees
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that MVR 74 million out of the MVR 1.7 billion owed to the...
STO Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2050
The Managing Director of the State Trading Organisation (STO), Shimad Ibrahim, has announced the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon-neutral by 2050....
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