MPL Processes 1,616 TEUs of Cargo
Maldives Ports Limited’s (MPL) statistics reveal that they successfully cleared 1,616 TEUs of cargo from the 3rd of November to the 9th...
A Discussion Held Regarding Malaysia Airlines
The future of Malaysian Airline is at stake, stated The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Honorable Mahathir Mohamed. The Airline services may be...
The Maldives Wins a Seat at the UN Human Rights Council
The Maldives has won a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council, at the elections held on 11th October at the...
UNWTO Launches Comprehensive Tourism Recovery Tracker
The most comprehensive tourism dashboard to date, the Tracker is the result of a partnership between international organizations and the private sector. Available for...
Bill to Increase GST and TGST Referred to Parliamentary Committee
The Parliament, on Tuesday, voted to approve a government plan that will raise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Tourism...
Government Advises Maldivian Travelers to Get Travel Insurance
Foreign Minister has advised all Maldivians travelling abroad to make sure to get the travel insurance due to the global spread of...
Maldives to attempt ‘World Scuba Diving’ record next year
Tourism Minister, Ali Waheed has said that the Maldives will attempt the 'World Scuba Diving' record in the coming year.
Maldives listed among the Best 15 Islands Worldwide
Maldives has been ranked no.5 in the Travel+Leisure Magazine’s Best 15 Islands in the World list.
The list is...
MTCC Appoints Mohamed Mailan as Head of Public Relations
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has appointed Mohamed Mailan as the Head of Public Relations.
Prior to his...
Tobacco Use to Be Banned for Those Born On or After 1 Jan 2007
The Maldivian government has decided to implement a generational ban on tobacco, restricting the sale, purchase, and use of tobacco products...
Air Italy Expanding Their Horizon to Maldives in Winter 2019
The 2nd largest airline carrier in Italy, Air Italy has included Maldives in their travel destination schedule for this winter. Flights will...
GoAir to Operate Maldives-Hyderabad Direct Flights from 8th February
GoAir will operate direct flights between Male’, Maldives and Hyderabad, India starting from 8th February 2021.
The airline will...
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition Returns on 24 May 2025
More than 350 swimmers are set to dive into the waters off Rasfannu, Malé, as the Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition...
Maldives and India in Talks for New Free Trade Agreement
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, announced yesterday that negotiations with India are underway to establish a new Free Trade...
President and First Lady visit ‘Unveiling Visions 2019’ Art Exhibition
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed has visited the 'Unveiling Visions 2019' art exhibition, where they admired the various...
MTCC CEO Adam Azim Meets Members of 2 Island Councils to Discuss Ongoing Harbour...
Adam Azim, CEO of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), and his team met with the members of Mandhoo Island Council and...
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...
Maldives Allows Resort Share Transfer Without Prior Approval
The Maldives government has significantly changed the regulations governing the transfer of shares by resort owners and operators. On 12th February 2022,...
Kudagiri Picnic Island Development Nears Completion!
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has shared a glimpse of the K. Kudagiri picnic island, which is nearing completion.
Speaker Nasheed Appeals to Environmental Auditors to Seek True Financial Value for Maldivian Reefs
Former President and Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has appealed to environmental auditors to look into the true financial value of...
Government to Introduce a Trading Platform for Supply of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
President Ibrahim Solih has announced that the government is working on introducing a trading platform to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to...
6 Hectares of land reclaimed for Kulhudhuffushi Airport
A land area of 6 Hectares has been reclaimed in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi according to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).
CEO of MTCC Mr Ibrahim...
Dhiraagu Introduces Data Rollover for Mobile Postpaid and Amilla Postpaid
Dhiraagu has introduced Data Rollover for all Dhiraagu Postpaid and Amilla Monthly plans effective 1 September 2022.
With...
MIRA Announces Opening Hours for Ramadan 1442
Maldives Inland Monetary Authority (MIRA) has announced its opening hours for the holy month of Ramadan and the first seven days of...
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