Deputy Speaker Criticises Delays in Economic Reforms, Warns of Fiscal Challenges
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has raised concerns over delays in implementing key economic reforms, highlighting inconsistencies in policy decisions and...
Concerns Mount Over Government’s Planned Taxi Fleet Amid Industry Backlash
The government's plan to launch a state-run taxi fleet has drawn strong criticism from private taxi operators, with industry leaders warning that...
Agriculture Minister Calls Food Security a Pillar of National Independence
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Mariyam Mariya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to food security, describing it as a top...
Parliament Questions Senior Police Officials’ Role Amid POLCO Corruption Probe
A parliamentary sub-committee has raised concerns over whether senior officials of the Maldives Police Service should remain in their positions while investigations...
Maldives Calls for Greater Inclusion of SIDS in Multilateral System at Indian Ocean Conference
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel has urged for a more inclusive multilateral system that ensures a greater role for Small Island Developing...
Fisheries Ministry Partners with China for Aquaculture Training
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, in collaboration with China’s Fujian Fisheries Research Institute, has launched an extensive training programme focused...
Maldives, Türkiye Hold Talks on Expanding Tourism and Cultural Collaboration
The Maldives and Türkiye have held high-level discussions to enhance cooperation in tourism and culture, reflecting a shared commitment to deepening bilateral...
Tourist Arrivals in February Show Modest Growth Compared to Previous Years
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 119,835 tourists arrived in the Maldives between 1 and 15 February....
Gov’t to Prevent Price Hikes on Essential Goods During Ramadan
The government will take necessary measures to ensure food prices remain stable during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, Minister of Economic...
Gov’t Reports Progress in Curbing Black Market Dollar Trade
Tourism Minister Thorig Ibrahim has stated that the government’s efforts to curb the black market for dollars in the Maldives are beginning...
Economic Minister Denies Link Between China FTA and Drop in Import Duty Earnings
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated on Saturday that there is no connection between the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China and the...
Sinan Ali Appointed as MTCC’s Chief Operating Officer
Board director Sinan Ali has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).
Over 450 Nominees in the Running for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), have closed with over 450 entries, reflecting strong industry engagement in recognising top...
MACL Joins ‘Saafu Roadha’ with Over 500 Employees in Cleanup Drive
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has participated in the ‘Saafu Roadha’ programme, an initiative led by the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works and...
HDC Fires Two Senior Officials Amid Corruption Investigation
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has dismissed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Abdulla Faid and Chief Business Officer (CBO) Ahmed Yameen following an investigation into alleged...
Saudi Cabinet Approves MoU to Strengthen Trade Ties with the Maldives
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade relations with the Maldives, following the agreement signed...
Vice President: ‘Climate Disasters Do Not Wait for Politics’
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has urged global leaders to take decisive action on climate change, warning that intensifying disasters do not...
Maldives Issues First SEZ Permit for Floating Solar Project
The Maldives has issued its first Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Permit under the SEZ Act, paving the way for the development of...
Veligaa Hardware Expands with New Outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2
Veligaa Hardware has expanded its footprint in the Maldives with the launch of a new outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2. The newly...
Maldivian Secures EASA Part-145 Certification, Expanding Aircraft Maintenance Capabilities
Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), the operator of the national airline Maldivian, has obtained the prestigious EASA Part-145 certification, marking a significant...
Hamdhy Ageel Dismissed as President of Privatization and Corporatization Board
Hamdhy Ageel has been dismissed from his position as president of the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB), the regulatory body overseeing state-owned...
Former Finance Minister to Lead Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone
Former Minister of Finance Dr Ahmed Shafeeq has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maldives Industrial Development Free...
Maldives Expands Smoking Bans, Introduces Stricter Tobacco Controls
The government has introduced stricter tobacco control regulations as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce tobacco use and protect public health....
India Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Maldives During Speaker’s Visit
India’s Vice President and Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to providing...
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The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing varied trends across...
New Animal Protection Bill Proposes Fines Up to MVR 1 Million
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Parliament Approves Non-Resident Ambassadors to Russia and Morocco
The Parliament has unanimously approved President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s nominations for non-resident ambassadors to Russia and Morocco. The appointments were confirmed in...
Tobacco Imports Subject to Duty Under China-Maldives FTA, Confirms Minister
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