Maldives and Saudi Arabia Discuss Economic Ties in Diplomatic Meeting
H.E. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, held extensive discussions regarding...
Green Fund Records MVR 1.02 Billion Increase by August-End
The Finance Ministry has reported a significant rise in the Green Fund, with a total increase of MVR 1.02 billion by the...
Maldives Secures USD 75 Million from ADB for Sustainable Renewable Energy Projects
Maldives has recently finalised agreements amounting to USD 75 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the development of sustainable...
Aasandha MD Highlights Co-payment as Key to Ensuring Sustainable Health Insurance
In a parliamentary hearing, Aasandha's managing director, Zeeniya, stated that to ensure Aasandha's sustainability, transitioning to a co-payment system needs to be...
Maldives Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for the First Tourist of the Year
The Maldives has welcomed Benjamin Duncan Moore, the first tourist of 2024.
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/...
Dhiraagu Unveils Tesla for ‘Win A Tesla’ Anniversary Promotion
Dhiraagu, the Maldivian telecommunications giant, has made a significant stride in customer engagement by unveiling a Tesla car for its 'Win A...
Japan Pledges Additional USD 2.3 Million for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project
The Japanese government has reaffirmed its support for the Maldives' Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project, pledging an additional USD 2.3 million (approximately...
Fuvahmulah City Council Adjusts Safari Harbour Fees
The Fuvahmulah City Council has revised the fee structure for safaris entering the city's harbour. The previous fixed fee of USD 500...
UNESCAP’s 80th Commission Session in Bangkok Kicks Off Today
The 80th Commission Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) commenced today in Bangkok,...
Maldivian Commences Direct Flights to Colombo
Maldivian Aero commenced direct flights between Malé and Colombo Thursday night, with flights scheduled between the two destinations every Thursday and Saturday.
Maldives Tourism Will Generate USD 6 Billion per Annum by 2027: Minister
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has said that the Maldives tourism sector will generate an annual revenue of USD 6 billion by...
Securing Blue Bonds A Major Hurdle for Small Island Nations, Says Minister
Maldives Minister for Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed, while speaking at the Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum yesterday, highlighted the difficulties environmentally...
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee Recommends Removal of MMA Governor
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has approved a recommendation to remove Ali Hashim from his position as Governor of the Maldives...
Maldives’ Usable Reserves Fall to USD 67 Million Amid Economic Strain
Usable reserves in the Maldives have decreased to USD 67 million in June this year, marking a drop of USD 4 million...
MMA Announces Recruitment of Five Managing Directors
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced the recruitment of five Managing Directors as part of its recent structural changes aimed at...
Over 4,000 Expats Deported for Legal Violations Since November
Maldives Immigration has announced the deportation of over 4,000 expatriates for various legal violations since President Dr Mohamed Muizzu assumed office.
Review of Council Proposals for Uninhabited Island Acquisitions Begins
Minister of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, Adam Shareef Umar, has announced that the review of proposals submitted by local councils...
Gov’t Submits MVR 5.1 Billion Supplementary Budget to Parliament
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer has submitted a supplementary budget of MVR 5.1 billion to the Maldivian Parliament, aiming to increase the 2024...
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...
Deputy Speaker Alleges Ongoing Corruption in State-Owned Enterprises
Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Dhiggaru, Ahmed Nazim, has raised allegations of persistent corruption within State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), despite significant...
Vice President Launches Maldives MSME Awards 2025, Emphasises Role of SMEs in Economic Growth
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an innovative economy as a key component of President...
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...
Maldives Reaffirms Renewable Energy Commitments at IRENA 15th Assembly
The Maldives reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy transition at the 15th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held in...
Audit Reveals Missing Documents and Financial Irregularities in POLCO Housing Project
Key documents related to the POLCO Flat project have been lost due to a server issue, according to Auditor General Hussain Niyazi,...
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