Tourist Arrivals Drop 23% in Early March as Middle East Conflict Weigh on Travel
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives slowed noticeably during the first week of March, marking a…
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MIRA Collects MVR 2.8 Billion in February as Revenue Falls Short of Forecast
Tax revenue in the Maldives reached MVR 2.80 billion in February 2026, slightly lower than the…
Zakat Al-Fitr Collections in Maldives Nearly Double Since 2023
Zakat Al-Fitr collections in the Maldives have seen a sharp rise over the past four…
Fenaka Moves to Restart Addu Power Station Project After Earlier Contract Terminated
Efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure in Addu City are moving forward after Fenaka Corporation contracted…
President Says No Plans to Ban Shisha or Cut Sugar Subsidy, Raising Policy Questions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the government has no plans to ban shisha…
Essential Commodity Prices in Male’ Rise 1.54% in February
Prices of essential commodities in Male’ rose in February, driven largely by increases in food…
February Data Shows Strong Growth in Central Bank Foreign Currency Positions
A sharp increase in foreign currency assets pushed the balance sheet of the Maldives Monetary…
Villa College Opens Applications for May 2026 Intake with Over 100 Programmes
Villa College has opened applications for its May 2026 intake, offering prospective students more than…
Flights to Maldives to Resume as Airlines Gradually Restore Operations
International airlines are to resume flight operations following disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in…
Maldivian Signs Healthcare Partnership with Trivandrum’s Ananthapuri Hospital
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has entered into a partnership with Ananthapuri Hospitals…
Ooredoo Maldives Shareholders Approve MVR 3.54 Dividend at 2026 AGM
Ooredoo Maldives shareholders approved a dividend of MVR 3.54 per share for the 2025 financial…
Multimedia Studio Opens at Dh. Atoll Education Centre With Support From BML Bank Fund
Students at Dh. Atoll Education Centre in Kudahuvadhoo now have access to a dedicated multimedia…
Gov’t-Backed Taxi Service Set to Begin Limited Operations Before End of Ramadan
Efforts to introduce a government-backed taxi service in the Greater Male’ area are moving forward,…
Diesel and Petrol Prices Rise Sharply After Global Oil Disruptions
Fuel prices in the Maldives have risen sharply after global oil markets were disrupted by…
Dhiraagu Receives Three Ookla Awards at Mobile World Congress
Dhiraagu has secured three international awards recognising the strength of its 5G network, with the…
Gov’t Moves to Expand Tuna Processing and Ice Infrastructure Amid Fishermen Supply Concerns
The government has outlined plans to expand fish processing, ice production and cold storage capacity…
Delayed Weekly Fiscal Reporting Sees First 2026 Data Published in March
The Ministry of Finance and Planning on 3 March released its first Weekly Fiscal Developments…
Tourism Ministry: 31 New Sites Leased as Gov’t Targets Expansion in Underserved Atolls
The government has leased 31 new tourism locations since the current administration assumed office, according…
Second Speedboat Up for Grabs as Dhiraagu Confirms First Winner
With the first speedboat already awarded under Dhiraagu’s ‘Win 2 Speedboats’ promotion, attention is now…
Swipe Named Official Digital Wallet of Visit Maldives
Bank of Maldives has designated its digital wallet, Swipe, as the official wallet of Visit…
Agriculture Ministry Takes Over Live Fish Export Permits and Health Certification
Regulatory oversight of live fish exports has been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture and…
President Muizzu Calls Mauritius Move “Immature” as Chagos Dispute Deepens
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Mauritius have entered a new period of strain, following…
Gov’t Rebrands State Firm to Align with Ihavandhippolhu Economic Vision
The government has renamed Greater Malé Financial District Limited as Maldives Economic Gateway Development Limited,…
Peppercorn Becomes First RICS-Regulated Valuation Firm in the Maldives
A new benchmark has been set in the Maldives’ property advisory sector, with Peppercorn Realty…