Maldives and Tajikistan Sign Visa Exemption Agreement
Maldives and Tajikistan have formalised a bilateral agreement granting mutual visa exemptions for their citizens for stays up to 30 days. The...
Maldives Targets 2.4 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025
The Maldives is setting its sights on a new tourism milestone, aiming to welcome 2.4 million visitors in 2025, surpassing the 2.2...
MMA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Changes to Foreign Currency Exchange Rules
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has circulated a draft bill on foreign currency exchange to stakeholders, inviting comments on its provisions. The...
Maldives Slams COP29 Climate Finance Deal as Inadequate Amid Escalating Crisis
The Maldives has criticised the USD 300 billion annual climate finance target agreed upon at the COP29 summit, stating that it falls...
Ministry Teams Up with ESCAP and APCICT to Support Women in Business
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, in collaboration with ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and APCICT...
Maldives Secures Nine Prestigious Titles at World Travel Awards 2024
The Maldives has cemented its position as a global tourism leader, winning nine prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards 2024, held...
Parliament Committee to Probe Pending Payments to SOEs
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has resolved to seek details of all pending payments owed to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), following a...
MPL Targets USD 6.5 Million in Revenue by Year-End
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is aiming to achieve USD 6.5 million in revenue by the end of this year, according to its...
ARC Launches Website to Combat Child Abuse in the Maldives
Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has unveiled the HOPE Campaign website, a dedicated platform aimed at addressing child abuse in the...
G. Balasubramanian Appointed as New Indian High Commissioner to Maldives
G. Balasubramanian, a seasoned diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to...
Trans Maldivian Airways Named World’s Leading Seaplane Operator for 2024
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator, has once again secured global recognition, earning the titles of World’s Leading Seaplane...
Fuad Thaufeeq Nominated as Maldives’ Ambassador to Thailand
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Fuad Thaufeeq, former President of the Elections Commission (EC), as the Maldives' Ambassador to Thailand. The...
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Surge by 5.8% in November
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives continue to grow steadily, with November 2024 witnessing a 5.8% increase in arrivals compared to the same...
Dhiraagu Introduces Orange Box Mesh WiFi for Seamless Home Connectivity
Dhiraagu has unveiled the Orange Box Mesh WiFi, a device designed to deliver uninterrupted and reliable internet connectivity to every corner of...
COP29 Concludes with Breakthrough Climate Finance Agreement
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has closed with a historic agreement to triple climate finance to developing...
Maldives Secures Fifth Consecutive Win as World’s Leading Destination
The Maldives has once again been crowned the World’s Leading Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, marking an unparalleled...
Tourism Expansion: 11 Islands Approved for Resort Development in Maldives
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced the allocation of 11 islands for resort development as part of the government’s efforts to...
Dhiraagu Extends Internet Support to State Care Facilities Across the Maldives
Dhiraagu has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable children and victims of domestic abuse under state care by extending high-speed internet services...
Gov’t to Develop Landmark Tower and Financial Centre in Funadhoo
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has announced plans for a landmark tower in the Airport Economic Zone, which...
Road Assessment for Male’ and Villimale’ Completed by Chinese Expert Team
The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has announced the completion of road condition assessments for Male’ City and Villimale’. Conducted by a...
Maldives to Expand Fish Processing Capacity Ninefold Over Three Years
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has announced that the Maldives' fish processing capacity is set to increase from 35...
Maldives Records MVR 10.8 Billion Fiscal Deficit Amid Mixed Revenue and Expenditure Trends
The Maldives' Ministry of Finance has released its latest fiscal data, revealing a cumulative deficit of MVR 10.8 billion from January to...
From Subsidies to Shared Responsibility: Maldives to Overhaul Healthcare Costs
The Maldivian government has announced reforms in the 2025 state budget, introducing income-based co-payments for certain medical services. Effective from April, these...
Airlines Raise Fares as Maldives Airport Taxes Increase
International airlines operating in the Maldives are adjusting ticket prices upwards in response to the government’s recent airport tax hike.
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