China Encourages Maldives’ Participation in Global Development Initiative
China has expressed its desire to collaborate with the Maldives on the Global Development Initiative (GDI). This was announced by Wang Lixin,...
Has the Grave been Dug for Local Island Tourism? – Former GAM President Nasih
Moosa Nasih, former President of the Guesthouse Association
of Maldives (GAM) has questioned the present government’s promise to develop
the local island tourism in...
Farahanaz Faisal, High Commissioner of the Maldives to UK Awarderd Diplomat of the Year
The High Commissioner of the Maldives to the UK, Dr. Farahanaz Faisal has been awarded the 2022 Diplomat of the Year for...
MWSC Conducts Operator Training Programme in B. Maalhos
The Male' Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) is currently conducting an operator training programme in B. Maalhos.
This programme's...
Current 500 and 1,000 rupee bills of India ceased being legal tender
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will replace its largest-denomination bank notes with newly designed ones, a move...
Villa Group: Revolutionizing Recruitment in the Maldives
Villa Group unveiled a new Talent Acquisition Program this month, a cutting-edge program integrating a cloud-based talent acquisition suite and assessment tools...
Bank of Maldives to Support Upgrade of Maldives National Museum
Bank of Maldives has announced its support to the Maldives National Museum as part of the series of 12 high impact monthly...
Qatar Airways Maintains Momentum Connecting More People Internationally Than Any Other Airline
New independent data from OAG reaffirms Qatar Airways as the largest airline in the world in terms of Available Seat Kilometers (ASK),...
Dhiraagu Simplifies Fitr Zakat Payments with DhiraaguPay
Dhiraagu has announced that customers can now pay their Fitr Zakat easily and securely using DhiraaguPay. The service offers a seamless solution...
Corporate Maldives GOLD 100: 10 Things You Need to Know
Corporate Maldives launched “GOLD 100 awards” in 2016 with a vision to list the leading 100 companies of Maldives in no particular order. Corporate...
Maldives Economy Faces Challenges Across Key Sectors in Q2-2024
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has released its latest Quarterly Business Survey, revealing significant challenges faced by the tourism, construction, wholesale and...
STELCO to Develop Electric Vehicle Charging System
The State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced plans to develop an electric vehicle (EV) charging system as part of its efforts...
Gov’t Surplus Masks Deeper Woes in Infrastructure Rollout
The Maldivian government recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 2.2 billion as of 17 April 2025, buoyed by higher-than-expected revenue collections....
Maldives Ports Limited Celebrates 35 Years of Service
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has celebrated 35 years of service today.
https://twitter.com/Portmv/status/1437988823233748992
MPL is...
Urbanco to Resume Reclamation of Hulhumale Phase 3
Urbanco has announced the commencement of Phase 3 reclamation, urging the removal of all vessels from the area to facilitate the operation....
Dhiraagu Launches Bonus Credit Offer for Prepaid Customers Reloading via App
Dhiraagu has rolled out a limited-time offer for its Prepaid customers, giving them the opportunity to earn free bonus credit when reloading...
STO signs as a partner of PSM FIFA World Cup coverage
State Trading Organisation (STO) has signed as a partner of PSM FIFA World Cup coverage.
At a ceremony held at Public Service Media (PSM), the...
Construction industry in the Maldives
Though the industry may not be extremely prominent, construction is one of the most important sectors in the country. There are generally three types...
Maldives Liveaboards, Safaris Now Offer In-Vessel PCR Testing
National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has introduced a mechanism that now allows PCR samples to be taken from Liveaboard guests without...
Visit Maldives Takes Part in Moscow Dive Show, the Largest Exhibition for Water-Based Activities...
Visit Maldives takes part in Moscow Dive Show, the largest exhibition for water-based activities in Russia. Maldives will be promoted as the most...
Ooredoo Maldives’ Board Propose MVR 3.04 Per Share as Dividend for 2022
Ooredoo Maldives has announced that the company's dividend and audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2022 were approved by...
Tourist Arrivals in October Signal Progress but Raise Questions Over 2 Million Goal
The Maldives continues to make strides toward its target of welcoming 2 million tourists in 2024, yet the latest arrival figures for...
Remember When Addu City Had A Booming Economy?
Seenu Addu is known as the southernmost atoll and an exclusive destination for a retreat in style in the Maldives. If there's...
MATI Raises Concerns Over New Foreign Currency Regulations
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), accusing the central bank of disregarding...
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US Embassy Announces Initiative to Launch American Chamber of Commerce in the Maldives
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