Maldives Deports Over 2,000 Undocumented Immigrants
Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamman Waheed announced on Sunday that local authorities have deported a total of 2,013 undocumented immigrants back...
Indian High Commissioner Pays Courtesy Call on President Muizzu
His Excellency Munu Mahawar, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of Maldives, paid a courtesy call on His...
One in Five Young People in the Maldives Not in Education, Employment, or Training
Figures released by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics have revealed a concerning trend: one in five young people in the Maldives are...
EU and Maldives Begin Negotiations for €6.5 Million Grant Aid
The European Union (EU) and the Maldives have commenced negotiations to facilitate €6.5 million in grant aid aimed at addressing critical environmental...
STO Announces Plans to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supplies in the Maldives
The State Trading Organization (STO) announced on Friday evening that it is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure...
Maldives Faces Economic Challenges as Population Ages and Birth Rates Decline
The global population continues to rise annually, posing significant challenges to both developed and developing nations. Among them is the Maldives, which...
MACL Announces Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans for Velana International Airport
Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), has unveiled ambitious plans to...
STO Medical Services Launches New Pharmacy at Dharumavantha Hospital
STO Medical Services has inaugurated a new pharmacy within Dharumavantha Hospital, offering a comprehensive range of medical equipment, personal care products, and...
CA Maldives Successfully Concludes First Council Election
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) has officially concluded its inaugural Council Election on 10th July 2024. This...
Dhiraagu Celebrates Staff Contributions at Annual Awards Ceremony
Dhiraagu hosted its annual awards ceremony at Crossroads Maldives last night, recognising the remarkable contributions of its long-serving staff and outstanding achievers.
VIA to Receive Major Upgrade with New Baggage Handling System
Ibrahim Mohamed Shareef, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), has announced plans to upgrade the...
STO to Distribute MVR 80 Per Share from Last Year’s Profits
The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced a dividend of MVR 80 per share from last year’s profits. The decision was made...
Direct Flights from China to Addu City Set to Launch This Year
Direct flights between China’s provinces and the Maldives’ southernmost Addu City are set to commence this year, as announced by Tourism Minister...
Air Service World Congress Concludes Successfully in the Maldives
The Air Service World Congress has concluded with resounding success, attracting over 150 aviation delegates from across the globe. The prestigious event...
Maldives and US Strengthen Economic Ties at TIFA Council Meeting
Delegations from the governments of the Maldives and the United States convened for the third meeting of the United States-Maldives Trade and...
Abdulla Ghiyas Appointed Chairperson of MMPRC
Abdulla Ghiyas, the president of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has been appointed as the new chairperson...
Gov’t to Host Trade and Investment Conference with China’s Sichuan Province
The Economic Ministry has announced that applications are now open for participation in the forthcoming trade and investment conference between the Maldives...
Maldives to Launch Illuminated Water Runway for Night Seaplane Operations
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced plans to introduce a lighted water runway, paving the way for nighttime seaplane operations....
Ooredoo’s m-Faisaa Now Available on Bandeyri Pay: Revolutionizing Digital Payments for Government Services
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the integration of its digital wallet, m-Faisaa, with Bandeyri Pay, the government’s official portal for various service payments....
Fisheries Minister and FAO Discuss Collaboration on Fish Aggregating Devices and Mariculture Projects
The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, met with the Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Manuel...
June 2024 Revenue Collections Surpass Previous Year but Fall Short of Forecast
The June 2024 revenue report for the Maldives indicates a significant financial performance, with total revenue collection amounting to MVR 2.05 billion....
Chinese Ambassador Promises Support in Meeting with President Muizzu
Her Excellency Wang Lixin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of the Maldives, paid a courtesy call on...
Ooredoo Maldives Hosts Exclusive Meet and Greet with Football Legend Jay-Jay Okocha
Ooredoo Maldives hosted an exclusive meet and greet session with Paris Saint-Germain legend Jay-Jay Okocha on 8th July 2024. The event, held...
Air Service World Congress Kicks Off in the Maldives
The Air Service World Congress has officially commenced in the Maldives, bringing together numerous international dignitaries from the aviation industry. The annual...
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Foreign Minister Praises Indian High Commissioner for Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Mr. Munu Mahawar, paid a farewell call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr....
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