Tourism Industry’s Call for Compromise Ignored Amidst New Dollar Rules
In response to newly introduced regulations by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) mandating a compulsory USD 500 fee per tourist at resorts,...
Rising Crime in Malé: Economic and Social Implications
The recent spate of robberies in Malé has raised concerns about the rising crime rate and its broader economic and social impact....
Ooredoo Maldives Partners With the Game Room – A State of the Art E-sports...
Ooredoo Maldives in efforts to support the gaming community, has partnered with The Game Room, a state-of-the-art eSports center dedicated to bringing...
Study Attributes Mangrove Dieback in Maldives to Rapid Sea-Level Rise and Extreme Indian Ocean...
A comprehensive study has revealed that the unprecedented dieback of mangrove forests in the Maldives in 2020 was primarily driven by rapid...
MATATO Travel Awards celebrates winners of Guesthouse Edition 2018
Maldives Travel Awards celebrated the best of local island tourism honoring the winners in 15 categories of the Guesthouse Edition 2018.
BML to provide a payment function in the newly announced Maldives Passport Card
Bank of Maldives has announced a collaboration with Maldives Immigration to provide a payment function in the newly announced Maldives Passport Card. A Memorandum...
MVR 905 Million Received as Free Aid This Year
Ministry of Finance has revealed that Maldives received MVR 905 million as free aid this year.
Publicized on the...
Scoot to Stop Flying to Maldives
Scoot will be suspending their flights to four cities including Maldives due to weak demand and aircraft shortage. The four cities are...
Avenues to Further Strengthen Maldives – Oman Relationship Discussed
Foreign Minister His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, the Special Envoy of President His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the Foreign Minister...
Abu Dhabi Airports Co set to redevelop Seychelles International Airport
State-owned Abu Dhabi Airports Co will invest in redeveloping the international airport at Mahe in the Seychelles as the Indian Ocean country expands its...
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...
Fushifaru Maldives Introduces Indigenous Maldivian Guest Experiences
One of the Maldives’ newest boutique resorts, Fushifaru Maldives, located on the far North East border of Faadhippolhu Atoll, more popularly known as Lhaviyani...
What You Need to Know About the 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act
The Maldives government has introduced several important changes to the Maldives Tourism Act through the 15th Amendment, which was ratified on 19 March...
MTCC Provides Updates on 3 Infrastructure Development Projects
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has provided updates on 3 infrastructure development projects.
Firstly, MTCC has commenced construction...
Maldives Ports Limited Concludes Port Safety Week Run
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has concluded its Port Safety Week Run 2021. This run was the last activity under the Port Safety...
Media Council and BML Jointly Carry Out Financial Journalism Workshop
Maldives Media Council and Bank of Maldives have jointly held a Financial Journalism Workshop. The workshop was held yesterday at the Manhattan...
Tourism Minister Says No Impact on Arrivals from Israeli Passport Ban as April Figures...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives’ ban on Israeli passport holders has had no noticeable impact...
MIFCO Launch Fasmeeru Al’Haa Eid Promotion
Maldives
Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has started Fasmeeru promotion targeted
for Al’Haa Eid for this year till 23rd July.
The promotion...
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...
Renaatus Irumathi: A New Dawn of Oceanfront Living in Hulhumale’
On the eastern edge of Hulhumale’, where the first light of day breaks across the Indian Ocean, Renaatus Irumathi Residence stands as...
President nominates Fathullah and Nashid as Commissioner-General
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has nominated former Director-General of Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), Fathullah Jameel to the post of Commissioner General...
TMA now boasts 52 seaplanes in it’s fleet
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has brought the seaplane which becomes the 52nd addition to it's seaplane fleet. According to TMA this seaplane...
General Practice Clinic in Opens in Hulhumalé Phase II
Vice President Faisal Naseem on Thursday officially inaugurated the General Practice Clinic established by Hulhumalé Hospital in Hiya Tower 16 in Hulhumalé.
Ooredoo Atholhu Dhuvun Set to Award Top Players in May
The top 3 winners of Ooredoo Atholhu Dhuvun - a casual runner game - will be awarded in May, reveals Ooredoo Maldives.
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