Tourists Limited to 200 Cigarettes Under New Maldives Customs Rules
In a recent update issued by the Maldives Customs Service, new regulations on the importation of tobacco products by travellers on tourist...
Azerbaijan Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Baku and Maldives
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has introduced a new direct flight service between Baku and the Maldives, with the inaugural flight arriving at Velana...
STELCO Launches Wave Monitoring Project to Enhance Renewable Energy Efforts
STELCO has recently initiated a wave monitoring project, marking a significant step forward in the Maldives’ pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. This...
MIDFZ Signs Framework Agreement with CAI to Advance Maldives Economic Gateway Project
The Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone PLC (MIDFZ) has signed a significant framework agreement with Capital Asia Investments (CAI) to advance the...
Gov’t Targets 2.2 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2025 with New Airport Terminal in Focus
The Maldivian government is optimistic about welcoming at least 2.2 million tourists in 2025, as outlined in its proposed state budget. This...
Minister Saeed: Maldives-Türkiye Trade Deal to Expand Access to European Markets
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has highlighted the significance of the recently signed trade agreement between the Maldives and...
Gov’t Commits to Empowering Fishermen with Competitive Pricing in Global Markets
The government has reiterated its commitment to revitalising the fishing industry, with a focus on enabling local fishermen to set competitive prices...
Dhiraagu Extends Offer: Free 5G Router with 5G Turbo 749 Plan and Above
Dhiraagu has announced the extension of its current offer, allowing customers who subscribe to 5G Turbo plans priced at MVR 749 and...
Gov’t Launches Nationwide Fuel Storage Project for the Maldives
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has initiated a nationwide project to establish fuel storage facilities across all atolls in the Maldives, a move...
Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2024 Raises MVR 680,850 to Support Child Protection Initiatives
The Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2024, the nation’s largest annual running event, has successfully raised MVR 680,850 to support NGOs focused...
Maldives Launches ILO Decent Work Programme to Enhance Labour Conditions and Social Justice
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) in the Maldives, a strategic initiative that aims to...
Maldives, Romania Commit to Strengthening Tourism Links in First Bilateral Talks
The inaugural round of political-bilateral consultations between the Maldives and Romania took place today, marking a step forward in diplomatic relations between...
President Muizzu Initiates Public Consultation for Maldives’ 20-Year Development Plan
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally launched the public consultation phase for the Maldives’ 20-Year National Development Plan on Wednesday at the Maldives...
CA Maldives Joins Prestigious International Accountancy Federation
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) has officially joined the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). This recognition was...
Ooredoo’s Motorcycle Giveaway Rolls On with More Prizes in 5G Libey Campaign
Ooredoo Maldives continues to offer customers the chance to win a brand-new motorcycle every three days as part of its ongoing “Win...
Maldives Showcases Tourism Offerings at World Travel Market London 2024
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is participating in the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, held from 5...
Dhiraagu Awards Winners of Maldives Road Race 2024 and Supports Child Protection Initiatives
Dhiraagu celebrated the achievements of participants in the 2024 Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) with a prize-giving ceremony recognising top performers across...
Gov’t to Secure Jet Handling Revenue for Maldivian Companies
The Maldivian government has announced new measures to ensure that revenue from the country’s jet handling sector remains within national borders, benefitting...
Transport Minister: Taxi Services in Malé Will Operate Uninterrupted
Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen has assured that Male' city’s taxi services will operate without disruption, even as the government prepares to transfer...
Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Fishermen and Plans Major Expansion in Fish Storage Capacity
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam addressed the delay in government payments to fishermen, a commitment made by President Mohamed Muizzu to settle payments...
President Ratifies Higher Tourism and Departure Taxes Amid Fiscal Reforms
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified a set of amendments that will raise key tourism-related taxes and fees, effective at various dates...
Chinese Team to Conduct Feasibility Study for Major Road Project in Male’ and Villimale’
A team of Chinese technical experts has arrived in the Maldives to conduct a feasibility study for a road construction initiative in...
DAMAC Properties Launches DAMAC Air, Redefining Luxury Travel with Curated Tropical Escapes
DAMAC Properties has unveiled DAMAC Air, a groundbreaking travel service designed to offer unparalleled luxury holidays in some of the world’s most...
Ooredoo Maldives Offers Mogoo Bolt Hybrid Bike as November’s Atholhu Dhuvun Prize
Ooredoo Maldives is offering an exciting prize this November for players of its popular game “Atholhu Dhuvun.” The top scorer on the...
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Parliament Committee to Probe Pending Payments to SOEs
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