Former President Nasheed Pushes for Spending Pause to Stabilise Finances
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has urged the Maldives to slow down its pace of development,…
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Hanimaadhoo Airport’s New Terminal Begins Operations Ahead of Completion
The new passenger terminal at HDh. Hanimaadhoo International Airport has officially begun operations, marking a…
Dr Khaleel’s Visit to Egypt Aims to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has departed on an official visit to the…
Ooredoo Maldives Partners with Google Cloud to Bring Google Workspace to Local Businesses
Ooredoo Maldives has announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to introduce Google Workspace to…
SBI Maldives Temporarily Reduces Salary Remittance Limit to USD 150 for Indian Expatriates
State Bank of India (SBI) Maldives has temporarily reduced the salary remittance limit for Indian…
Gov’t Offers Over MVR 2.5 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Government of the Maldives has announced the issuance of new Treasury Bills (T-Bills) worth…
Maldives Calls for a Renewed, Responsive, and Reform-Oriented NAM
At the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Uganda, the…
Gov’t to Allocate MVR 500 Million Each for Health and Education in 2026 Budget
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will allocate MVR 500 million each…
Ooredoo Fintech Secures MMA License to Enable International Remittances via m-Faisaa
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has granted Ooredoo Fintech Maldives an Inward Remittance License, marking…
STO Begins Supply of 23 Newly Classified Essential Food Products
State Trading Organisation (STO) announced today that the company has started to import all food…
Maldivians Urged to Comply with New Immigration Procedures in India and Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an urgent travel advisory for Maldivian citizens planning…
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Operations to Relocate to New Terminal
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that operations at Hanimaadhoo International Airport will…
First National and Maldivian Red Crescent Launch Maldives’ First Blended Finance Initiative
First National Finance Corporation (First National) and the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) have launched the…
Ooredoo and PayPal Announce Intent to Collaborate in the Maldives
Ooredoo Fintech and PayPal have announced their intent to collaborate in the Maldives, marking a…
Universal Enterprises Launches VERSA Hospitality and New Lifestyle Brand NIVA Hotels & Resorts
Universal Enterprises, parent company of Universal Resorts, announced on Monday that it is rebranding its…
Gov’t Targets 30-Month Completion for Bileiyfahi Airport Project
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the reclamation and development of Sh. Bileiyfahi Airport…
Questions Persist as Development Bank of Maldives Remains Inactive
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has said that preparations for the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM)…
Gov’t Tightens Policy on Work Permit Quotas Over Unpaid Fees
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has stated that quota slots for work permits…
President Appoints Two Members to Tax Appeal Tribunal
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed two members to the Tax Appeal Tribunal in line…
World Bank Warns of Mounting Fiscal Risks in Maldives Amid Tourism-Driven Economy
The World Bank’s South Asia Development Update (October 2025) places the Maldives’ economic outlook in…
SIMDI Group Appoints Woodlane Pvt. Ltd. as Exclusive Sub-Distributor for Fuvahmulah
SIMDI Group has signed a sub-distributorship agreement with Woodlane Pvt. Ltd., appointing the company as…
Gov’t Expands Power to Award Contracts Without Open Bidding
The government has amended the Public Finance Regulation to allow the awarding of all government…
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island Achieves Eight Hours of Clean Energy Daily
Veligandu Maldives Resort Island has successfully completed its Solar Energy Initiative, marking a major step…
Gov’t Invites Bids to Develop Resorts in Hankede and Nalandhoo
The government has opened investment opportunities for the development and operation of tourist resorts in…