Dhiraagu Receives Three Ookla Awards at Mobile World Congress
Dhiraagu has secured three international awards recognising the strength of its 5G network, with the…
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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…
President Assures Markets of Full Readiness for USD 500 Million Sukuk Repayment
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Maldives has accumulated sufficient funds to meet its…
Maldives Grants Visa Relief to Stranded Tourists Amid Gulf Tensions
Maldives Immigration has announced temporary extensions for tourist visas as flight cancellations linked to the…
President Muizzu Expresses Solidarity with Gulf States Amid Expanding Conflict
The Maldives is increasing diplomatic engagement with Arab states affected by the escalating conflict in…
STO Healthcare Expands Cardiac Imaging Capacity at Hulhumalé Hospital
Diagnostic capabilities at Hulhumalé Hospital have been enhanced with the installation of an advanced cardiovascular…
Transport Ministry Seeks Alternative Airline Links Amid Middle East Airspace Disruptions
The Government is seeking to diversify its air connectivity as instability in the Middle East…
Finance Ministry Assures on Reserves as Gulf Conflict Raises Economic Concerns
The Ministry of Finance has sought to reassure markets and the public that the Maldives…
Ooredoo Introduces Unlimited Night Data for Ramadan from MVR 50
Ooredoo Maldives has introduced a limited-time Ramadan promotion offering unlimited night-time data across selected mobile…
President Establishes Special Cabinet Committee as Middle East Tensions Escalate
The government has established a Special Cabinet Committee to coordinate the national response to ongoing…
Authorities Issue Travel Advisory as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Flights
Flight cancellations linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have prompted Maldivian authorities to…
Dhiraagu Enables Free Calls to UAE and Saudi Arabia Amid Middle East Tensions
Dhiraagu has introduced a temporary measure allowing customers to make free international calls to the…
Gov’t Seeks Local Contractors for 1,000 Housing Units in Hulhumalé Phase III
The government has opened bidding for the construction of 1,000 housing units in Hulhumalé Phase…
Food Safety Act to Introduce Tighter Packaging and Recall Standards
The Maldives is moving to implement stricter packaging and labelling requirements under its Food Safety…
Chagos Sovereignty Row Triggers Diplomatic Break between Maldives and Mauritius
A long-running sovereignty dispute over the Chagos archipelago has now spilled into formal diplomatic rupture,…
Dhiraagu Enables Digital Payment of Fitr Zakat via DhiraaguPay
Dhiraagu has enabled a digital option for customers to fulfil their Fitr Zakat obligations through…