Last Chance to Tap and Win: Ooredoo’s Karaa Felhun Game Ends Soon with Grand...
Gaming fans across the Maldives are being reminded that time is nearly up to join Ooredoo Maldives’ popular Ramadan mobile game, Karaa...
Blackstone Eyes TMA in Deal Valued Under USD 500M, Deutsche Bank Seeks Financing Partners
Deutsche Bank is in discussions with lenders and private credit funds to arrange a USD 200 million loan to support Blackstone's...
Nikita Sharma to Speak at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives on Cultivating a Positive Mindset
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives is set to host a motivational session for its staff featuring Indian influencer and speaker Nikita Sharma...
CPI Rises 0.27% in February as Utilities and Telecoms See Price Hikes
The Maldives’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.27% in February 2025 compared to the previous month, showing a slight easing...
Gov’t Seeks Contractors for Council Buildings Across Six Atolls
The government is moving ahead with plans to construct council secretariat buildings on islands across six atolls, with Minister of Cities,...
Maldivian Expands Baa Atoll Access with Seaplane Flights to Fulhadhoo
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has introduced a new seaplane service connecting the capital to Baa Atoll’s Fulhadhoo, significantly...
Travel Ban Lifted in Controversial Binveriyaa Land Allocation Case
Authorities have lifted the travel restrictions imposed on individuals implicated in the controversial allocation of land under the Binveriyaa housing scheme,...
Senior Officials Inspect Immigration Area of New Velana Terminal
Senior officials from Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) and the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology visited the New Passenger Terminal...
MIRA Clarifies Tax Obligations on Directors’ Account Balances
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued detailed guidance on how directors' financial transactions with their companies should be treated...
Level Up: How Gamified Training Could Reshape Employee Development in the Maldives
Human resource departments face mounting pressure to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Traditional training methods—often seen as dull and unengaging—can lead...
Customs Investigates Suspected Cigarette Smuggling at VIA
Maldives Customs Service has launched an investigation following the discovery of cartons of cigarettes being removed from the departure terminal of...
Villa College Expands Curriculum with Tech, Healthcare, and Culinary Programmes
Villa College has announced the launch of six new academic programmes, marking what the institution calls a major step towards meeting...
Maldives’ Construction Waste Disposal System Set for Completion by July
The Maldives' long-awaited construction waste disposal system is expected to be completed by July this year, according to Minister of Tourism...
Voting Opens for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025
Public voting has commenced for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), giving the public a chance to...
UK-Maldives Event Showcases Renewable Energy Opportunities and Climate Collaboration
The British High Commission in Malé, in partnership with UNDP and Villa College, recently hosted GREAT Conversations on Climate Change Mitigation &...
Digital Finance Quietly Expands Across the Maldives with Mobile Banking and Fintech Growth
The Maldives is witnessing a financial transformation as mobile banking, digital wallets, and fintech startups reshape the country’s financial landscape. With...
Budget Surplus Hides Growing Debt Strain and Investment Cuts
The Maldives’ latest fiscal report shows an encouraging trend in government finances, with revenue exceeding expenditure, resulting in a budget surplus...
Minister Calls for Expanded Local Tourism to Support Hanimaadhoo Airport Development
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has highlighted the need to expand local tourism in the northern Maldives to ensure...
Rising Cruise Tourism Brings MS Crystal Symphony Back to the Maldives
The Maldives is witnessing a growing influx of cruise tourists, with the recent arrival of MS Crystal Symphony highlighting the country's...
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Up 6.4% So Far in March 2025 Compared to 2024
Tourism data for March 2024 and March 2025 shows notable differences in visitor trends, accommodation capacity, and market dynamics. As of...
The Balconies at Bayfancy Residence: Where Comfort Meets Nature
At Bayfancy Residence, balconies have been thoughtfully designed to offer more than just an outdoor extension of your home. These spaces blend...
Maldives’ Development Bank CEO Steps Down Amid Ongoing Setup
Noel Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director and CEO of the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM), has resigned from his position. The Privatisation...
Dhiraagu 3X3 Challenge Concludes After Thrilling Week of Basketball
The Dhiraagu 3X3 Challenge basketball tournament concluded successfully following an intense week of competition that brought together over 400 players. Held...
STO Reduces Petrol Prices Ahead of Eid Holidays
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has announced a reduction in petrol prices, with the revised rate set at MVR 13.50 per...
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