Maldives Customs Discloses Seizure of Over MVR 31.7 Million Under Anti-Money Laundering Law
Maldives Customs Service data has revealed that a sum exceeding MVR 31.7 million was seized over the past six years under the...
MACL Launches 2024 Calendar Celebrating Autism Awareness
The Maldives Airports Company (MACL) unveiled its 2024 calendar at a special ceremony hosted at The Maldives Autism Centre. In collaboration with...
The President Ratifies Industrial Relations Act for Implementation
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Industrial Relations Bill today. The Parliament passed this bill at the 37th sitting of its...
Unregulated Market Thrives in Hiyaa Flats Area, Raising Questions Over Urban Management
In the bustling streets of Hulhumale's second phase, leading to the beach from the "Hiyaa" flats', a lively, unregulated market has taken...
MPL to Position Maldives as Regional Re-Export Hub
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced a strategic move to begin re-exporting goods imported by sea to neighbouring countries, with an initial...
Maintenance Work Begins on China-Maldives Friendship Bridge
The Second Harbor Engineering Company, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), has initiated maintenance work on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge....
Velana International Airport to Host Air Service World Congress 2024 in July
Velana International Airport (VIA) is set to be the official host of the prestigious Air Service World Congress 2024, marking the first...
Maldivian Seeks Airbus Lease to Boost Direct International Routes
sland Aviation Services Limited, the parent company of Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is seeking to add a narrow-body aircraft...
Parliament Revisits Cybercrime Amendment Bill Amidst Growing Digital Threats
The Maldives Parliament is once again deliberating on an amendment bill aimed at criminalising various cybercrime activities, including hacking. This legislative effort,...
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Project Progressing as Scheduled
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has confirmed that the Hanimaadhoo International Airport redevelopment project is progressing as planned. The...
Maldivian Ministers Engage with Chinese Companies to Advance Key Projects
Three Maldivian cabinet ministers, led by top diplomat Moosa Zameer, are currently in China to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects with key...
Tourist Arrivals in August Show Significant Growth Compared to Last Year
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives continue to surge in August 2024, marking a notable increase compared to the same period last year....
MPL Unveils New Website for Northern Maritime Services
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has officially launched a new website dedicated to its upcoming maritime services in the northern Maldives. The site,...
Registration for Ooredoo Maldives Fun Run to Close on 16th November
Ooredoo Maldives has announced that registration for its highly anticipated Fun Run in Hulhumalé will close on 16th November 2024. Dubbed "The...
MIRA Urges Tourism Sector to Prepare for GST Rate Change in July 2025
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced an increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) rate from 16% to...
Maldives Introduces ReefSeed to Revive Coral Ecosystems
The Maldives has introduced a new coral restoration initiative called ReefSeed, designed to combat reef degradation and promote the recovery of vital...
UAE-Backed MIFC Project Breaks Ground in Maldives
The Maldives officially broke ground on the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC), a USD 8.8 billion project aimed at reshaping the...
MATATO to Host Two Training Programs for the Travel Industry this December
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO, in partnership with McQuire Rens & Jones, is bringing another series of training programs targeted...
MMPRC Commences Series of Marketing Activities in South Africa
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced a series of marketing activities in South Africa. The marketing activities include a...
People’s Majlis Passes law Allowing use of 80% From Pension Fund for Hajj
The People's Majlis has passed a law allowing individuals to utilize 80% of money from their pension fund in order to go...
President Solih announces phase-out of single-use plastics, in maiden address to United Nations General...
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih used his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to announce a comprehensive phase-out...
Tourism Minister begins a tour of three atolls
Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed has begun a tour to Noonu Atoll, Raa Atoll and Lhaviyani Atoll.
Minister...
Maldives-Egypt holds the first-round of Bilateral Political Consultation
The Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt has held the first round of...
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Tourism Carried the Economy. Again.
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s recently released Annual Report for 2024 paints a deceptively upbeat picture. At first glance, the 5.1% expansion...
Resort Teams to Face Off in First-Ever Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort eSports Championship
Ooredoo Maldives is bringing competitive gaming to the island workforce with the launch of the inaugural Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort eSports Championship...
Is the Maldives’ Fiscal Surplus a Sign of Discipline or Delay?
The Ministry of Finance reported a primary surplus of MVR 3.2 billion for the first four months of 2025, a figure...
MVR 15.9 Million Issued in Agriculture Loans Under Government Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has revealed that a total of MVR 15.9 million has been disbursed in agricultural...
Maldives and Japan Sign Defence Agreement to Boost Maritime Security
Japan has committed to enhancing maritime security in the Maldives through the provision of two harbour crafts to the Maldives National...
