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...
President Muizzu Highlights Strategic Maldives-India Partnership in Republic Day Message
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion...
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Global Implications and Potential Impact on the Maldives
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO),...
Maldives Police Submit Charges in Major Umrah Scam Investigation
The Maldives Police Service has requested the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) to file charges against individuals and companies accused of defrauding over...
SAMANA Developers Unveils Luxury Maldives Project with ELIE SAAB
Dubai-based SAMANA Developers has announced its entry into the Maldives' branded residence market with the launch of SAMANA Ocean Views Interiors by...
Maldives’ Ambassador to China Highlights Potential of Maldivian’s Expansion
The Maldives’ Ambassador to China, Dr Fazeel Najeeb, has expressed confidence in the success of Maldivian’s newly launched wide-body operations to China,...
Renaatus Irumathi: Redefining Oceanfront Luxury Living
In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, where the pursuit of an ideal home involves myriad considerations, Renaatus Irumathi emerges as a...
Maldivian’s Expansion to Boost Job Opportunities
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has begun wide-body operations to international destinations with its newly acquired Airbus A330-200, marking a...
President Muizzu Stresses the Importance of AI in Education for Future Generations
On International Day of Education, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu shared a compelling message on the transformative potential of technology and artificial intelligence...
Food and Beverage Show Brings Flavours to Hulhumalé
The Food and Beverage Show, organised by High Rise, began Thursday at Hulhumalé’s Central Park with over 40 stalls showcasing a variety...
Maldives Stock Exchange Introduces Online Trading System
The Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE) has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its first-ever online Automated Trading System, marking a...
MIRA Targets Enhanced Tax Compliance with New Two-Year Plan
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has unveiled an ambitious Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2025-2026, designed to enhance voluntary compliance, improve...
Maldivian’s Airbus A330 Arrives with 180 Tourists from Chengdu
The Maldives celebrated a significant milestone in aviation as Maldivian’s new Airbus A330-200 arrived from Chengdu, China, carrying 180 tourists. The arrival...
First National’s Real Estate Fund Reaches MVR 18 Million Target
First National has successfully completed its fundraising for the inaugural project under the First National Real Estate and Hospitality Fund Plc, marking...
Long-Term Leases and Training Centres Promised for Maldivian Boat Building Sector
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to address the challenges facing the Maldives’ boat building industry, promising to create opportunities for Maldivians...
Maldives Showcases Diverse Tourism Offerings at Fitur 2025 in Madrid
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), alongside 25 industry partners, is showcasing the unique and diverse experiences of the Maldives...
Housing, Healthcare, and Youth Projects Prioritised in 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has emphasised the importance of adopting a citizen-centric approach to governance, pledging rapid development and prioritising the needs...
Maldives to Enforce New Seaplane Platform Licensing Regulation in May
The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced a new regulation, MCAR 138C - Requirements for Seaplane Platform License, which will come into...
Maldives Customs Releases Seized Rolling Tobacco Shipments
Maldives Customs Service has released previously seized shipments of rolling tobacco and related products after deciding against implementing a ban on these...
Trump’s Climate Exit: A Blow to Vulnerable Nations Like the Maldives
On 20 January 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, including the withdrawal of the United States from the...
Gov’t Focuses on Healthcare Expansion and Primary Care Reforms
Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has announced the government’s comprehensive strategy to enhance healthcare services nationwide, including new developments in Malé...
Digitalisation vs Corruption: Can Technology Alone Deliver Change?
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has presented an ambitious plan to eliminate corruption in the Maldives through the digitalisation of public services. Speaking...
Fiscal Snapshot: Maldives Ends 2024 with MVR 15.3 Billion Deficit
The Ministry of Finance has revealed in its latest Weekly Fiscal Developments report that the Maldives concluded 2024 with a significant budget...
Former HDC Managing Director Accused of Disposing Official Documents
The former Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed, is facing accusations of disposing of official company documents, according...
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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....
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has inaugurated a new Engineering Service Building at Velana International Airport, marking a major upgrade...
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