Tourist Arrivals Fall 21% in First Half of March as Mideast War Disrupts Travel
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives declined sharply during the first two weeks of March, interrupting…
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Gov’t Plans New 100 Tonne Cannery at Felivaru to Expand Fish Processing
Construction of a new cannery capable of processing 100 tonnes of fish per day under…
IEA to Release Over 400 Million Barrels from Emergency Oil Reserves Amid Mideast War
More than 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves coordinated by the International Energy…
Six-Storey Market Complex Planned for Malé Under MVR 126.36 Million Project
The government has awarded a contract worth MVR 126.36 million to develop a new market…
Public Voting Opens for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026
Public voting has opened for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, marking the next stage of…
Ooredoo’s Ramadan Game Features Interactive ‘Karaa Quest’ Experience
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced a new feature called “Karaa Quest” to its seasonal #OoredooKaraaFelhun digital…
Fenaka Activates Hybrid Solar and Battery Power System in Baa Atoll Kudarikilu
A hybrid solar, diesel and battery power system has been commissioned on the island of…
President Ratifies Labour Law Changes Including Childcare Leave and MSME Quota Fee Exemptions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the ninth amendment to the Employment Act, introducing changes…
Gov’t Moves to Expand Food Storage and Diversify Imports Amid Global Supply Risks
The government is implementing a strategy to expand national food storage capacity and diversify import…
Gov’t Seeks USD 100 Million from Multilateral Agencies as Oil Prices Rise
The government is in discussions with two international multilateral agencies to raise an additional USD…
Maldives to Introduces Green Licence Plates for Electric Vehicles
The government has announced plans to introduce green licence plates for environmentally friendly vehicles as…
Gov’t Plans Marketing Campaigns to Offset Tourism Dip from Middle East Conflict
The government is preparing targeted marketing campaigns in major tourism markets as authorities seek to…
Ooredoo Maldives Distributes Iftar Packs to Patients and Staff at IGMH During Ramadan
Ooredoo Maldives has carried out an initiative to distribute Iftar packs to patients, caregivers, and…
Reserve Release Fails to Calm Oil Markets as Middle East War Escalates
Oil prices climbed above USD 100 per barrel again this week despite a coordinated decision…
Gov’t to Hold Training on Energy Efficient Building Design in Maldives
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced a three-day hands-on training workshop aimed at…
Maldivian Resumes Direct Flights Between Malé and Dhaka
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has resumed direct flights between Malé and Dhaka,…
New State Pharmaceutical Company Begins Importing and Distributing Medicines
The State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation Limited (SPHMC) has begun importing medicines and distributing…
MPL Updates Vessel Berthing Guidelines at Malé North Harbour
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revised the guidelines governing how vessels are allocated space at…
Villa College Business School Receives SAQS Accreditation
The Qasim Ibrahim School of Business at Villa College has received accreditation under the South…
Air India Increases International Flights Including Maldives Route
Air India has expanded its international flight schedule, including additional services to the Maldives, as…
Maldives Ambassador Presents Credentials to Austrian President
Dr. Salma Rasheed has formally assumed her role as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives…
Dhiraagu Introduces ‘Tharaavees Dhan’ Unlimited Data Promotion
Dhiraagu is offering free unlimited mobile data during late-night hours through its Ramadan promotion branded…
MPL Clears Over 33,000 Freight Tonnes of Cargo in First Week of March
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared more than 33,000 freight tonnes of cargo during the first…
First Winner Announced in Ooredoo Maldives’ ATV Giveaway Campaign
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the first winner of its year-long ‘Hingaa’ promotion, with Hassan Nishan…