31% Rise in Imports for Jan 2024, Says Maldives Customs
In a recent announcement by the Maldives Customs Service, January 2024 witnessed a notable surge in total imports, marking a substantial 31%...
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Reopens to International Flights
Hanimaadhoo International Airport in the Maldives has officially resumed international flight services after a year-long pause. The hiatus was put in place...
Dhiraagu Commemorates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024
Dhiraagu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 with a significant event at the Maldives National University. This celebration, aimed at...
USD Alternatives: Maldives Secures Support from India and China for Import Payments
India and China have agreed to cooperate in providing non-USD payment options for the imports of the Maldives. This move aims to...
Winner of Dhiraagu’s ‘Win a Tesla’ Promotion Announced
Dhiraagu has announced the winner of its much-anticipated 'Win a Tesla' promotion. Mohamed Musthafa of Thulusdhoo secured the grand prize—a white Tesla...
New MIRA Guidelines Outline Reporting Requirements for SEZ-Linked Tax Concessions
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has gazetted new regulations to clarify reporting requirements for tax concessions linked to Special Economic Zones...
Allied Supports Employers with New Occupational Safety Regulations Compliance Through Group Term Assurance Plans
With the recent ratification of the Occupational Safety Act, employers now face new obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of their...
Construction Minister Flags Misuse of Advance Payments by Contractors
Minister of Construction Dr Abdulla Muthalib has raised concerns over the misuse of advance payments by contractors, which has stalled several development...
Money Changing Licenses Expire as MMA Receives 98 Applications Under the New Regulation
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the expiration of money-changing licenses for businesses that failed to apply under the new Regulation...
Aasandha Expands Patient Referral Network to Thailand and UAE
Aasandha has signed agreements with two prominent medical institutions to facilitate patient referrals to Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under...
Gov’t Plans to Offer Tax and Rent Concessions to Boost Tourism in Remote Areas
The Ministry of Tourism is working on a new policy to offer tax and land rent concessions to attract investors to regions...
Smuggling Scandal Sparks Parliamentary Scrutiny of Customs and Private Companies
The smuggling of 8,400 cartons of cigarettes into the Maldives last October has sparked fresh concerns over governance and corporate accountability, as...
CAA Staff Petition President Over Salary Framework Issue
Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have submitted a petition to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, expressing concerns over salary payments that...
World’s Tallest Navigation Span Segment Installed in Maldives Under GMCP
A major engineering milestone was reached on 3 April 2025 with the successful erection of the tallest precast navigation span segment...
More Island Leases Under Review as Government Targets Inactivity
The government has begun taking back leased islands and lagoons where developers have failed to meet contract obligations, starting with Minaavaru...
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 showcased at the China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition (CAEXPOTE) 2018
Maldives participates in the China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition (CAEXPOTE) 2018, taking place in Guilin, China from 26 – 28 October 2018.
A Budget of MVR 30.3 billion has been approved by the Parliamentary Budget Committee
The estimated budget for the year 2019 has been increased to 30.3 billion which has been approved by the budget committee on...
Two new Ambassadors Have Been Appointed
Two new Ambassadors have been appointed to United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK) by the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih....
42nd Session of the Human Rights Council commences in Geneva
The 42nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council convened yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland. The Session will continue for three weeks...
Visa Buying Fintech Startup Plaid for $5.3 Billion
Visa is a world-renowned brand in the finance industry with a market value of $420 billion and a global network of millions...
New Zealand Prime Minister’s Notable Leadership Amid The Pandemic
Jacinda Arden, the 39-year-old Prime Minister of New Zealand, is receiving praises for her effective measures used to tackle the virus. Her...
Thanks to Income Tax, Government Revenue Collection Reaches MVR 843 Million in September
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has revealed that the total revenue collection for the month of September was MVR 843.04 million, which...
Work is Being Continued on 154 of the 372 Initiated Projects Despite Pandemic: President...
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has been able to continue work...
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The Maldives’ new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), High Commissioner Iruthisham Adam, formally presented her Letter of Credence...
Recurrent Costs Rise While Capital Spending Falls Behind
The Maldives recorded a surplus of MVR 1.95 billion in the latest fiscal update, but a closer look reveals a widening...
Maldives Fertility Rate Decline Tied to Cost of Living and Housing, Study Finds
A new study conducted by the Maldives National University (MNU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified the rising...
