British Airways Begins Operations from Velana International Airport’s New Terminal 1
Velana International Airport’s new Terminal 1 has officially begun serving British Airways, adding the United…
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Maldives Economy Expands as Growth Outpaces Inflation in Second Quarter
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s latest Quarterly Economic Bulletin shows that the domestic economy continued to grow in…
Foreign Minister Khaleel Highlights Multilateralism at UN Day Reception
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the United Nations in the Maldives, hosted…
Affordable housing fund introduced to support first-time homebuyers in Malé
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the Inclusive National Affordable Housing Scheme, a new…
Gov’t to Restrict Airline Sales Agency Roles to Maldivian-Owned Companies
The government is introducing new regulations that will reserve all airline sales agency roles exclusively…
Villa College Invites Applications for New Academic Year
Villa College has opened applications for its January 2026 intake, offering more than 100 programmes…
Gov’t Surplus Driven by Slower Capital Spending and Stronger Tax Collections
The government’s latest Weekly Fiscal Developments report reveals that revenue growth has outpaced expenditure, resulting in a…
Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025 to Begin Friday with Over 4,500 Runners
The Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025 is scheduled to take place this Friday, 24…
MPAO Board Member Steps Down Amid Controversy Over MVR 2.5 Billion Transaction
Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO) board member Ahmed Saruvash Adam has resigned following the approval…
Fenaka Deploys New Generators to Address Power Outages in Addu City
Fenaka has dispatched two new 1.8 MW Cummins generators to Addu City to alleviate recurring…
Gov’t Proposes Amendment to SEZ Act to Enable Development of Sustainable Townships
The government has proposed a major amendment to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act aimed…
Administration to Clear MVR 2.3 Billion in Unpaid Bills, Shift Focus to Private Sector Projects
The government will disburse MVR 2.3 billion to private businesses and award several development projects…
Dhiraagu Offers Double the Chance to Win a Speedboat
Dhiraagu has announced that customers enrolling in its ongoing ‘Enrol & WIN 2 Speedboats’ promotion…
Japan Partners with Maldives on National Coastal Protection Initiative
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has launched a national policy for sustainable shore protection,…
Velana International Airport Begins Handling Saudia Flights from New Terminal 1
Velana International Airport (VIA) begins providing services for Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia at its…
STO Expands Distribution of Essential Food Items Across the Maldives
The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced new measures to expand the availability of essential…
Three-Year Timeline Set for Kadhdhoo Airport Completion
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the development of L. Kadhdhoo Airport is scheduled…
Dhiraagu Launches Reload & Win Offer with Daily and Weekly Prizes
Dhiraagu has launched a new “Reload & Win” offer, giving Prepaid customers the opportunity to…
Maldives Ranks 56th in 2025 Henley Passport Index with Access to 94 Destinations
The Maldives ranks 56th in the October 2025 Henley Passport Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival…
ICAM Introduces Regulation for Valuation Service Providers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (ICAM) has published the Regulation on the…
Registrations Open for Ooredoo Fun Run 2025 in Hulhumalé
Ooredoo Maldives has opened registrations for the Ooredoo Fun Run 2025, set to take place…
President Muizzu Begins Three-Day Tour of Hadhdhunmathi Islands
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has begun a three-day visit to the inhabited islands of Hadhdhunmathi…
Race Kit Collection Underway for Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025
Dhiraagu has commenced the distribution of race kits for the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR)…
Civil Court Halts Tourism Ministry’s Move to Terminate Kihaadhuffaru Head Lease
The Civil Court has issued an interim order preventing the Ministry of Tourism from enforcing…