China Climbs to Maldives 4th Largest Source Market
China has climbed to the rank of 4th largest source market travelling to the Maldives.
The number of...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to Visit the Maldives
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, His Excellency Hayashi Yoshimasa will make an Official Visit to the Maldives from 29-30 July...
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi Appoints Steven Stefaniuk as New General Manager
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi has announced the appointment of Steven Stefaniuk as the resort’s new General Manager. With a wealth of...
MPL Welcomes New T2i Terminal Tractors from Kalmar
In a ceremony at the Male’ Commercial Harbour, Kalmar handed over three T2i Terminal Tractors to Maldives Ports Limited, yesterday. This event...
São Tomé and Príncipe Establishes Visa-Free Travel Deal With Maldives
The Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe have signed an...
Urbanco and MIT’s Vilunveri Kanbalun Programme Concludes at Central Park
Urbanco in collaboration with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT), has successfully concluded the Vilunveri Kanbalun programme, in a ceremony yesterday at...
Mohamed Sobir Appointed as Resort Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa
The pristine Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Mohamed Sobir as the new Resort Manager. With a...
Women in Tech to Facilitate Maldives to Compete in FIRST Global Challenge 2023
Women in Tech Maldives has announced that they are facilitating the participation of a team from Maldives in the renowned FIRST Global...
Dhiraagu Celebrates 35 Years of Telecommunication Excellence
Dhiraagu, the Maldives' first telecommunications company, celebrates its anniversary, marking 35 years of excellence and advancement.
Since its establishment...
Finance Minister Outlines Reforms to GST for Revenue Enhancement
Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has announced the ongoing formulation of a new law concerning the goods and services tax (GST) to maintain...
Dhiraagu Introduces New 100GB Data Packs
Dhiraagu, has unveiled an exciting new range of 100GB data packs tailored for its Prepaid customers. These packs are designed to cater...
MCC Temporarily Relocates Local Market for Construction
Male' City Council (MCC) announced on Saturday its decision to temporarily relocate the local market near the High Court to make way...
Maldives Shifts Focus to Completing 63 Unfinished Island Resorts
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has recently emphasized the government’s renewed focus on completing existing, unbuilt resorts rather than allocating new islands for...
China Agrees to Facilitate More Lenient Debt Repayment for the Maldives
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced on Saturday a new agreement with China to facilitate easier repayment terms for the Maldives' debt. This...
Over 50,000 Tourists Arrive in Maldives in the First Nine Days of the New...
In an impressive start to the new year, the Maldives has witnessed a surge in tourism, with over 50 thousand visitors in...
Navigating the Delicate Balance: Maldives-China Relations and Development
The Maldives has recently found itself at the intersection of major geopolitical dynamics, particularly in its relations with China. Over the years,...
Maldives Welcomes Over 50,000 Tourists from China in 2024
The Ministry of Tourism has announced a significant milestone: over 50,000 tourist arrivals from China have been recorded in the Maldives so...
Gov’t Withdraws Tour Operator Bill
The Maldives government has withdrawn a proposed bill that would have mandated licensing requirements for tour operators providing services within the country....
MIFCO Chief Suspended Amid Allegations, Denies Wrongdoing
Ahmed Shamah Rasheed, Managing Director and CEO of the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO), remains suspended from his position amidst ongoing investigations...
Development Bank of Maldives to Commence Services in July
The Economic Minister, Mohamed Saeed, announced yesterday that the Development Bank of Maldives will commence operations in July.
IUM Launches Islamic Bond Sale to Fund Sanabil Building Project
The Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) has launched financing efforts by selling Sharia-compliant bonds known as 'Sukuk' to construct the university's 'Sanabil'...
Dredging Operations of Dh. Hulhudheli Harbour 82% Complete: MTCC
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed that dredging operations of Dh. Hulhudheli Harbor is well underway, with overall 82% completion....
Special Offer for Locals and Work Permit Holders at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection...
Following the re-opening of CROSSROADS Maldives to the public, SAii Lagoon Maldives – Curio Collection by Hilton has introduced an exciting offer...
Bank of Maldives Increases Limits on Credit Cards for Foreign Transactions
As a result of increased pressure on US Dollar liquidity and the concerns on US Dollar outflow, the Bank announced changes to...
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