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...
Foreign Minister Seeks to Enhance Maldives-Saudi Cooperation in Trade and Investment
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has commenced an official visit to the Kingdom of...
Maldives Seeks Closer Alignment with China in Message Marking Lunar New Year
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu emphasised the Maldives' commitment to fortifying ties with the People’s...
High Input Costs Stagnate Growth in the Maldives Construction Sector
The Maldives construction sector continues to face significant challenges, as rising input prices and stagnant output prices hinder growth. According to the...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Explore Opportunities in Real Estate Development
Minister of Construction, Housing & Infrastructure, Dr. Abdulla Mutththalib, has held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing,...
Favara Expands: HBL, CBM, and Dhiraagu Fintech Onboarded
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the onboarding of three new participants to its Instant Payment System, Favara. Habib Bank Limited...
Low-Interest Loans to Drive Tourism Growth
The government has announced a series of economic initiatives aimed at driving tourism development and expanding opportunities in the northern atolls. President...
Indian High Commission Hosts Reception to Mark 76th Republic Day
The Indian High Commission in Maldives hosted a reception on Monday evening to celebrate India’s 76th Republic Day. The event, featuring vibrant...
Maldives Ends 2024 with +4.80% Annual CPI Growth, Tobacco Leads Gains
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has reported a +1.11% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2024 compared to the...
Tourism Minister Faisal Dismissed, Economic Minister Saeed Steps In
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has been dismissed from President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s cabinet, with the portfolio temporarily assigned to Economic Development Minister...
Maldivian Travellers to Require UK ETA for Travel Starting January 2025
From 8 January 2025, Maldivian travellers are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the United Kingdom. This new system, introduced by...
How the Maldives-China FTA Attracts Foreign Investment
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China, which came into effect on 1 January 2025, includes a comprehensive investment chapter...
Maldives and India Discuss Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security
The Maldives and India have explored potential avenues for cooperation in developing the agricultural sector of the Maldives during discussions held between...
CMC Denies Arbitration Rumours Over RasMale’ Reclamation Project
Sri Lanka’s Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company (CMC) has denied rumours that it is filing an arbitration claim for compensation related...
First Islands Allocated to Councils Under New Regulation
The government has handed over four uninhabited islands to three local councils, marking the first instance of such transfers under new regulations....
Maldives Sea-to-Air Cargo Service Handles Over 1,078 Tonnes in 2024
Since its launch in 2024, the Maldives' Sea-to-Air Cargo Service, operated by Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), has successfully handled over 1,078 tonnes of...
Maldives Registers Surplus in First Half of January 2025
The Maldives government reported a surplus in its finances during the first two weeks of January 2025, according to a fiscal update...
MMA’s Quarterly Business Survey: A Tale of Growth and Challenges
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has published its Quarterly Business Survey for the fourth quarter of 2024, shedding light on economic activity...
Deputy Speaker to Propose Bill to Regulate Internet and Media in Maldives
Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim has announced plans to introduce a bill aimed at regulating internet usage and media operations in the Maldives....
Majority of Companies Fined for Umrah Violations Yet to Pay
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has revealed that only three out of the 19 companies fined for violating Umrah pilgrimage regulations have...
Modi Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Stronger Maldives Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Maldives, highlighting the deep-rooted friendship between the...
President Reaffirms Maldives’ Role as a Clean Energy Pioneer on Global Awareness Day
On the occasion of International Day of Clean Energy, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to advancing renewable energy and...
China and Russia Drive Record-Breaking Start for Maldives Tourism in 2025
The Maldives has started 2025 with a significant surge in tourist arrivals, recording 169,424 visitors between 1st and 25th January—an increase of...
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Farumuli Designated for Tourism, Excluded from Maafaru Governance
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has amended the administrative boundary of Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, removing the island of Farumuli from its jurisdiction....
Maldivian Unveils New Engineering Facility at Velana International Airport
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has inaugurated a new Engineering Service Building at Velana International Airport, marking a major upgrade...
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...
