MACI to Hold Discussions with Government Over PSIP Fund Disbursement Delays
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MACI) has announced plans to engage in discussions with the government to address delays in...
Maldives Immigration Detains Eight Expatriates Operating Illegal Coffee Stands in Hulhumale’
Maldives Immigration has detained eight expatriate workers who were operating illegal takeaway coffee stands in Hulhumale’. The detentions took place Friday evening...
Gov’t to Establish Financial Authority and Bank in SME Hub
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced plans to establish a financial authority and a development bank within the building...
Nexia Maldives Celebrates Nexia Week with a Focus on Sustainability
Nexia Maldives marked Nexia Week with a one-day sustainability event held on 25th January 2024, in partnership with Summer Island Maldives. Nexia...
Gov’t Receives Two Candidates for CEO of Maldives Development Bank
The government has announced the consideration of two candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly established Maldives...
Tourist Arrivals in August Increased by 10%
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have surged by 10% this year, with the island nation welcoming 1.35 million visitors by the end...
President Mandates Price Control on Medicines; Health Ministry Cracks Down on Unlicensed Providers
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has directed relevant authorities to enforce existing laws for controlling the prices of medicines, while the Health Ministry...
India Offers Maldives Second $50 Million Treasury Bill Extension
India has extended a one-year rollover on a $50 million Treasury Bill, which matured on September 19, 2024, providing crucial financial relief...
MMA Governor Calls for Enhanced Climate Finance and Debt Relief at 2024 IMF and...
In a stirring address at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, Ahmed Munawar,...
Maldives Sees 4.7% Revenue Increase in December 2024, Driven by Tourism
The Maldives recorded a total revenue collection of MVR 2.33 billion in December 2024, reflecting a 4.7% increase compared to the same...
Maldives’ Wellness Economy Reaches USD 1.64 Billion Amid Global Growth
The Maldives' wellness economy has emerged as a remarkable growth story, reflecting both global trends and the nation’s unique appeal as a...
Maldives-India Talks Focus on Speeding Up Thilamale’ Bridge Project
Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib and the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, G Balasubramanian, have discussed expediting...
President’s Austerity Plan Hits a Wall: Parliament Rejects Salary Cuts
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has unanimously advised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to reconsider the proposed 10% salary reduction for employees...
Public Can Now Track Essential Goods Prices via Agu Magu Portal
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has officially launched the Agu Magu Portal, a new platform designed to provide the public with...
Maldives’ Aviation History Revived with ‘Dornier Wreck’ Dive Site
An old Dornier 228 aircraft that once belonged to Air Maldives has been submerged near Kudagiri Picnic Island to create a new...
Tax Policy Change for Those who Earn Above 50 Million Annually
A change has been brought to the tax policy for those who earn an income of more than 50 million MVR per...
Foreign investors rush into Pakistan with high surges of inflow in first half of...
Pakistan has seen unprecedented
inflows of foreign money this year with global investors buying up 1-year bonds
worth $642 million (€580 million) in November alone. This...
Minister Shahid concludes visit to India
The Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has concluded his visit to India. The purpose of his visit was to...
MMPRC invites a team of journalists from France to promote Maldives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) invites a team of journalists from France to increase awareness of Maldives as a destination....
Centara Donates 10,000 Room Nights to Medical Heroes
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, continues its support for medical workers with the launch of its “10,000 Thanks” campaign...
Care and Support of the Whole Community Needed to Address Mental Wellbeing: President Solih
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the road to addressing mental wellbeing begins with the care and support of the whole...
Paradise Expects to Welcome Over 100,000 Tourists for the Remainder of 2020
Speaking on an episode of BBC and PATA’s Destination Insight webinar series, Tourism Minister Dr. Abdulla Mausoom stated that Maldives is expecting over 100,000...
Bangladeshi Team to Join “Covid-19 Dhifaau” Campaign, Upon Request of President
Following a request from President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, a team of 23 Bangladeshi healthcare professionals from the Bangladesh Air Force will arrive...
MoU Signed to Implement Health Emergency Risk Compliance Management System at VIA
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the European Institute for Export Compliance (EIFEC) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) to...
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