Parliament Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Today, Parliament approved an additional MVR 300 million, increasing the fiscal year 2024 budget to MVR 49.8 billion. The Finance Ministry had...
Maldives Economic Growth Forecast Positive Amid Global Challenges, World Bank Reports
The latest Global Economic Prospects Report by the World Bank provides an insightful analysis of the economic trends in the South Asia...
Maldives Set to Expedite Implementation of Agreements with China, Says President
The Maldives is gearing up to swiftly implement a series of agreements signed with China, as stated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu....
USD Rate Declines with End of Money Printing, Claims President Muizzu
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu made revelations regarding the Maldives' economic trajectory whilst addressing the people of Dh. Meedhoo. He announced a crucial...
Parliament Rejects Sovereign Development Fund Bill
Parliament has rejected a government-sponsored bill designed to regulate the country's Sovereign Development Fund (SDF). The deadlock arose during a parliamentary session...
RACL Unveils Runway Expansion Plans for Several Domestic Airports
Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) has announced plans for significant expansions across several domestic airports, with 80% of the runways set to...
Gov’t Announces ‘Dhan’duveri Manfaa’ Matching Grant Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced the launch of...
MIRA Q2 2024 Report: Recovery Efforts Lead to 12.6% Surge in Collections
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a total revenue collection reaching MVR 5.84 billion for Q2 2024, reflecting a 12.6%...
MIB Launches a Brand New Promotion “Fi’sa Cardun Kandaalaa”
Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) introduces a brand new promotion "Fisa Cardun Kandaalaa' for 'Fi'sa Card" users.
Regarding the promotion, the...
VIA First Phase of South West Apron Inaugurated
Velana International Airport (VIA) South West Apron’s first phase has been inaugurated in a colorful ceremony held on 17th July 2019.
Shaping a generation of talented young individuals is a top priority – President
Speaking at Buruni School's 50th Anniversary celebrations held on 29th of August at the school in Buruni Island, Kolhumadulu Atoll, President Ibrahim...
Vice President receives the last group of returning Hajj Pilgrims
Vice President Faisal Naseem has received the last group of Maldivian pilgrims returning from Hajj this year.
The...
Fenaka Corporation contracts 2L Construction for new Uligamu powerhouse
Fenaka Corporation and 2L Construction has signed an agreement to construct a new powerhouse in Uligamu.
The Managing Director...
President meets Councillors and Institutional representatives from Laamu Fonadhoo
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with council members and institutional representatives from Fonadhoo Island. The meeting was held at the Secretariate...
Journalists from South Africa arrived to Maldives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) welcomed a team of journalists from South Africa for the first familiarization trip planned for...
FAM Concludes Last EXCO Meeting for the Term
Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has concluded its last EXCO meeting for the term 2016 - 2020.
FAM's...
Government Eases Bank Loan Repayment Conditions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The government has decided to extend the loan repayment period to 6 months to help business in the economic downfall caused by...
Maldives-China to hold First DG Level Bilateral Coordination Mechanism Talks
The Government of Maldives and the Government of People’s Republic of China is set to hold its first Director General level Bilateral...
Maldives Ensures Tourist Welfare and is the Safest Destination: President
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that Maldives opened its borders after ensuring the welfare of tourists and that Maldives is...
“It is Critical That Youth and Women are Not Kept Out of Businesses or...
The final report of the Rapid Livelihood Assessment, to understand the impact of the COVID19 crisis in the Maldives, has revealed the...
MMPRC Restarts E-Learning Platform for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Region
Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) recommences the E-Learning Platform with Profi + Travel for Tour Operators in Russia and CIS Countries....
Foreign Secretary of India to Pay Official Visit to Maldives
Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to the Maldives on 09-10 November 2020. The visit will be...
Hello Air Astana! Kazakhstan’s Airline Commences Almaty-Maldives Direct Flights
The flag carrier of Kazakhstan, Air Astana has commenced direct flights from Almaty to Maldives (Malé) with its first scheduled flight that arrived...
Over 3000 Medical Visas Issued by India to Maldivians Since May 2020
The Indian High Commission to the Maldives has revealed that over 3000 visas have been issued to Maldivians seeking medical treatment in...
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