Anticipating Higher Demand, STELCO Expands Energy Capacity for Ramadan

News February 23, 2025

Anticipating Higher Demand, STELCO Expands Energy Capacity for Ramadan

With Ramadan approaching, the State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced measures to manage the anticipated rise in electricity consumption in the...

News December 4, 2024

Gov’t Responds to Moody’s Credit Rating Confirmation

On 3rd December 2024, Moody’s confirmed the Maldives’ long-term local and foreign currency issuer rating at Caa2, maintaining a negative outlook. The Maldives...

News December 25, 2019

Tech giants to create common standard for smart home devices.

Technology giants Amazon, Apple and Google announced that they are planing to develop a common technology standard for smart home products....

News April 7, 2025

MIRA’s 2025 Tax Help Programme Targets Individuals Earning Under MVR 10M

The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has officially launched its Income Tax Assistance Programme 2025, offering targeted support to taxpayers required...

News October 15, 2023

MTCC Denies Reduction in Dhidhdhoo Land Reclamation Project

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated that the Dhihdhoo land reclamation project is ongoing, and 26 hectares of land...

News February 13, 2025

Maldives Stresses Need for Climate Resilience at World Government Summit

Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has highlighted the importance of a united global response in ensuring a sustainable and resilient...

News November 10, 2024

New Resort and Hotel Training School to Be Developed in Laamu Atoll

The government has formalised plans to develop a 5-star resort and a hotel training school on Hulhimendhoo Island, near Maamendhoo in Laamu...

News June 29, 2021

South Asia Must Reform Debt-Accumulating State-Owned Banks and Enterprises to Avert Next Financial Crisis

South Asia’s heavy reliance on state-owned commercial banks, state-owned enterprises, public-private partnerships and other national and sub-national public entities conceals its vulnerability...

News August 14, 2024

Foreign Minister Concludes Bahrain Visit: Tourism and Telecom on the Agenda

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has concluded his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The visit, undertaken at the invitation...

News January 23, 2024

Increase in International Flights to Maldives in 2023, Reports Central Bank

Recent data from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has highlighted a positive trend in the Maldives' aviation sector, with a 3% increase...

News March 16, 2025

Ooredoo Maldives Launches ‘Karaa Felhun Meme Challenge’ with Exciting Prize

Ooredoo Maldives has announced the launch of the Ooredoo Karaa Felhun Meme Challenge, inviting participants to showcase their creativity for a chance to...

News December 3, 2020

BML Community Fund Supports Establishment of Outdoor Gym in H.Dh. Kurinbee

Bank of Maldives has today announced the opening of an outdoor gym dedicated to exercising in H.Dh. Kurinbee as part of its...

News April 3, 2024

Unan Trading: Elevating Brazilian Excellence on the Global Stage

Nestled amidst Brazil's lush agricultural heartland lies a wealth of culinary treasures, largely undiscovered by consumers beyond its borders. Unan Trading, a...

News September 7, 2021

Emirates Carried 15.8 Million Passengers as the Largest International Airline in 2020

What a difference a year makes. Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at...

News April 24, 2022

Aeroflot to Resume Flights to Maldives with Civil Aviation Authority Reassurance

After the suspension of flights to Maldives, the Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has announced that direct flights from Moscow, Russia to the...

News August 1, 2018

Maldives awards USD53 million sewage project to Sri Lanka firm

Maldives' utilities company Fenaka Corporation on Tuesday awarded a mega sewerage system project worth USD53 million (MVR866 million) to a leading Sri Lanka firm. During...

News October 22, 2020

BML Introduces Self-service ATM Centre in Th.Thimarafushi

Bank of Maldives has announced the introduction of Self-Service Banking ATM Centre in Th. Thimarafushi as part of its plan to expand...

News March 23, 2021

STO Opens Applications for Board Directorship for the Year 2021-2022

State Trading Organization (STO) has announced the opportunity for board directorship application for the year 2021-2022. According to...

News April 24, 2024

Siyam Seeks $165 Million Government Loan Guarantee for Resort Development

Prominent businessman and Member of Parliament for Meedhoo Constituency Ahmed Siyam Mohamed has officially requested a USD 165 million loan guarantee from...

News October 1, 2019

Corporate Maldives Business Expo Concludes Successfully

Corporate Maldives Business Expo has successfully concluded on 30th September 2019. Attracting over 2,100 professionals and over 80...

News September 26, 2016

MATATO elects new executive board

25th September 2016, Male: With a woman executive for the first time, Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO has elected a...

News November 25, 2024

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...

News March 8, 2017

Maldives Making Commendable Efforts for Measles Elimination and Rubella Control

REPORT from World Health Organization By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. The World Health Organization commends Maldives for its unprecedented efforts to...