Customs Extends Air Cargo Clearance to 24-Hour Operations
Customs clearance services for goods arriving by air are now operating around the clock, following…
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Gov’t Weighs Small-Aircraft Airstrips to Expand Island Connectivity
The idea of developing short airstrips capable of handling small aircraft has been raised as…
Gov’t Drafting Cybersecurity Law to Address Surge in Digital Crimes
The Maldives government is preparing to introduce a comprehensive Cybersecurity Act next year, as authorities…
NFIS 2026 to 2030 Aims to Expand Use of Financial Services Nationwide
The Maldives Monetary Authority has outlined an ambitious plan to reshape how financial services are…
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild Announces iPhone 17 Pro Max Giveaway
Dhiraagu has announced a new promotional giveaway through its Dhiraagu Gamers Guild platform, offering participants the…
Transport Ministry Eases Vehicle Deregistration and Garage Permit Rules
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced a set of regulatory changes that…
Maldives Doubles Renewable Energy Capacity as Tourism Revenue Trends Higher
The Maldives has doubled its renewable energy generation capacity over the past two years, according…
Housing and Employment Barriers Dominate Youth Concerns Raised to President
President Mohamed Muizzu has said that involving young people at every stage of decision-making is essential for…
Aqua Vita Residents Raise Concerns Over Delayed Permits Linked to Developer NPH Developments’ Unpaid Dues
Tenants of Aqua Vita Residences have expressed concerns over Housing Development Corporation’s (HDC) decision to…
Qatar Airways Begins Operations from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport
Qatar Airways has begun operations from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, advancing the ongoing…
Ooredoo Maldives Launches ATV Promotion with Six Vehicles to Be Won
Ooredoo Maldives has launched a new nationwide promotion offering customers the chance to win one of…
Maldives High Commissioner Presents Credentials to President of Mauritius
The newly appointed Non-Resident High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Maldives to…
New Customs Office Opens in Maafaru to Support Airport and Regional Services
A new Customs office has been opened in Maafaru, Noonu Atoll, with authorities stating that…
Dhiraagu Unveils Calendar 2026 Inspired by Marine Interconnectedness
Dhiraagu has unveiled its Calendar 2026, themed “A Year of Marine Interconnectedness,” drawing parallels between…
MMA Unveils National Strategies on Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Finance
The Maldives has launched two national frameworks aimed at strengthening financial access and mobilising finance…
Ministry to Host Tourism Investment Webinar for Local and Foreign Investors
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has opened registrations for a tourism investment webinar scheduled…
Authorities Shut Down 56 Illegal Foreign-Run Businesses in Three Weeks
Authorities have closed 56 foreign-run businesses over the past three weeks as part of intensified…
Emirates Begins Operations from Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1
Emirates has commenced operations from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, marking another step in the gradual…
President Muizzu Says Maldives 2.0 Aims to Reshape Governance Framework
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives 2.0 initiative is intended to bring a fundamental shift…
Villa College, South Asian University Formalise Academic Partnership
Villa College and South Asian University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 December 2025, formalising a…
Air France Begins Operations at VIA Terminal 1 as Airline Count Reaches 36
Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 is now serving 36 airlines, following the addition of Air France as…
December Arrivals Signal Strong Year End for Maldives Tourism
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued to rise in December, with figures for the first…
MNU and Dhiraagu Partner to Support Student Innovation Through InnovateHub
Maldives National University has entered into a strategic partnership with Dhiraagu to strengthen student innovation and entrepreneurship through…
Maafaru International Airport Moves Ahead with Apron Inauguration and Terminal Expansion
Maafaru International Airport has moved ahead with the next phase of its development following the inauguration…