Maldives Named Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2024
ITB China has announced the Maldives as the Official Partner Destination for ITB China 2024, which will take place from 27 to...
Supreme Court Overturns High Court’s Suspension of Gulhifalhu Reclamation Project
The Supreme Court yesterday overturned the High Court’s interim order to suspend the Gulhifalhu reclamation project. The matter was initially brought to...
Government of Maldives Launches Development Bank to Address Financing Challenges
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu established the Development Bank of Maldives Limited on Thursday, a state-owned establishment wholly owned by the Government of...
Maldives Showcases at ITB China 2024 as Official Destination Partner
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), along with 45 travel and tourism companies and over 100 representatives, is showcasing the...
Minister: Free Trade Agreement with Turkey to be Finalised This Year
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has highlighted ongoing efforts to finalize a free trade agreement with Turkey within the...
Maldives Appointed Vice Chair of ADB Annual General Meeting
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohamed Shafeeq, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the 58th Annual General Meeting of the...
World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, & Sri Lanka
The World Bank has appointed David Sislen as the new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, effective July 1, 2024....
Finance Minister Refutes Claims of Borrowing from MMA to Cover State Expenses
Finance Minister Dr Mohamed Shafeeq has categorically denied allegations that the government had borrowed funds from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) to...
President to Cut Down on Political Appointees to Reduce State Expenditure
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that the government will reduce the number of politically appointed positions to reduce recurring state expenses....
Dhiraagu Revolutionises the Maldivian Esports Scene
Dhiraagu has launched the Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), an innovative new platform set to transform the Maldivian esports landscape. The platform, tailored...
Maldives Explores New Economic Partnerships with American Businesses
The Maldives is working to strengthen its economic relations with the United States following a meeting organised by the US Chamber of...
EU and Maldives Begin Negotiations for €6.5 Million Grant Aid
The European Union (EU) and the Maldives have commenced negotiations to facilitate €6.5 million in grant aid aimed at addressing critical environmental...
Thai Government Extends Visa-Free Stay for Maldivians to 60 Days
Maldivians travelling to Thailand can now enjoy a longer stay without the need for a visa, thanks to a recent policy change...
Economic Ministry Opens Registration for Maldivian Producers’ Register
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced the opening of registration for the Maldivian producers’ register, aiming to assist local...
MMPRC, MATATO, and NHGAM Successfully Conclude ‘Welcome India’ 3-City Roadshow
The “Welcome India” Roadshow series, a collaborative initiative between the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), the Maldives Association of Travel...
Foreign Minister Zameer Concludes Strategic Visit to Saudi Arabia
Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has successfully concluded a four-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new...
Gov’t Plans to Support Farmers, Reduce Dependency on Imports
The government has launched a series of initiatives aimed at promoting the export of farmers’ produce to markets at more affordable prices,...
MIRA Joins Belt and Road Initiative Tax Cooperation Mechanism
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has officially become a member of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism (BRITACOM)...
Maldives Hosts Strategic Trade Forum with U.S. Embassy and International Experts
The U.S. Embassy in Malé, in partnership with the Maldives Customs Service, brought together government agencies and international experts from 7th to...
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...
Future Summit 2024 Outlines Path for Sustainable Tourism in Maldives
Held at Kurumba Maldives, the Future Summit 2024 brought together over 150 industry leaders, government officials, and tourism experts to discuss the...
Appropriate action to mitigate against global warming needs to be taken – Environment Minister
The Minister of Environment, Dr. Hussain
Rasheed Hassan has said that nations need to invest more on sustainable energy
in order to take appropriate...
Maldives Announces its Candidature for Membership of the Human Rights Council
His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the candidature of Maldives for the membership of the Human Rights Council for...
President Attends Virtual Independence Day Reception for Diplomats and Delivers Remarks
Every year the Maldives welcomes diplomats to take part in an Independence Day Reception. The annual event symbolizes our commitment to strengthen...
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