Green Tax and TGST Boost Government Revenue in June
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a notable increase in revenue collection for June 2025, with total collections reaching MVR...
PCB Mandates Master’s Degree for SOE Chairperson Appointments
The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has revised the eligibility criteria for appointing chairpersons at state-owned enterprises (SOEs), making academic qualifications a...
Aséria: A Residential Development Built on Trust and Transparency
In the evolving story of Hulhumalé’s urban transformation, Aséria continues to set itself apart. Not only as the Maldives’ first gated community,...
First National Money Market & Savings Fund Made More Accessible to Investors
First National Money Market & Savings Fund convened its third Annual General Meeting on 9th July 2025. The First National Money Market...
Maldives and United States Discuss Fisheries Cooperation and Investment Opportunities
The Maldives and the United States have engaged in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring potential investment in the Maldivian...
Maldives Budget Surplus Sustained by Longstanding Capital Spending Shortfalls
The Government of Maldives has recorded a budget surplus of MVR 628.2 million as of 26 June 2025, according to the Ministry...
Ooredoo Supernet Brings High-Speed Internet and Smart Living to B. Thulhaadhoo
Ooredoo Maldives has officially launched its Supernet broadband service in B. Thulhaadhoo, extending its high-speed, unlimited data connectivity to the island’s residents...
Maldives Expands Global Ties with New Visa Exemption Deal with Dominica
The Maldives and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement allowing nationals of both countries to travel visa-free...
STELCO Aims to Complete Smart Meter Rollout by End of September
State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced that it expects to complete the rollout of smart meters by the end of September, replacing...
Maldivian Launches Seasonal Flights from Shenzhen to Malé via Bangkok
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has launched a seasonal flight service connecting Shenzhen, China, to Malé via Bangkok, marking a...
Market Rebounds on Maldives Sukuk Amid Stronger Liquidity, But Risks Persist
The price of the Maldives’ sovereign Sukuk has risen sharply, from approximately USD 64.7 in early April 2025 to USD 87.5 on...
Dhiraagu Offers Weekly Prizes for Prepaid Customers with MVR 20 Reload Promotion
Dhiraagu has introduced a new promotional campaign offering its prepaid customers the chance to win a range of exciting prizes by simply...
Maldives Seeks Stronger Climate Partnership with ADB
The Government of Maldives has held formal discussions with senior officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of efforts to...
FDI Should Translate Into Jobs and Business for Youth, Minister Highlights
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Maldives should contribute directly to job creation and economic opportunities for young people, according to the...
Khalid Al-Hamadi Spotlights Maldives’ Digital Readiness at Singapore Forum
Ooredoo Maldives CEO and Managing Director Khalid Al-Hamadi has positioned the Maldives as a rising digital hub during his appearance at the...
AI Is Redefining Finance Jobs. What Comes Next?
As artificial intelligence continues to weave itself into the fabric of global finance operations, the same shift is beginning to take root...
Maafaru International Airport Upgrade Celebrated with Inaugural Maldivian Flight
The Maldives on Tuesday officially celebrated the completion of the Maafaru International Airport upgrade project with the arrival of a wide-body aircraft...
Gov’t Seeks Investor Input for Laamu Fonadhoo Port and Bunkering Project
The Government of Maldives has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) inviting qualified and reputable investors to engage in a...
MMA Reports Stable Financial Position for June 2025
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has published its Statement of Financial Position for June 2025, revealing a modest month-on-month increase in both...
Recreational Fishing Gains Momentum as Maldives Holds First National Workshop
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has conducted the first national workshop dedicated to recreational fishing, drawing participation from 60 fishermen...
Adnan Cheema Begins Tenure as UNDP Resident Representative to Maldives
Adnan Cheema has officially commenced his tenure as the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Maldives,...
Parliament Moves Forward with Proposal to Limit Judges’ Financial Interests
Parliament has accepted a government-backed proposal to amend the Judges Act, seeking to prohibit judges from engaging in business while in office....
Farumuli Designated for Tourism, Excluded from Maafaru Governance
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has amended the administrative boundary of Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, removing the island of Farumuli from its jurisdiction....
Maldivian Unveils New Engineering Facility at Velana International Airport
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has inaugurated a new Engineering Service Building at Velana International Airport, marking a major upgrade...
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Since the election of President Mohamed Muizzu in November 2023, Maldives’ foreign policy has undergone a profound recalibration. Once known for the...
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