President Muizzu Calls for Stronger Support for SIDS
In a compelling address at the High-level Closing Ceremony of the SIDS Global Business Network (GBN) Forum 2024, held during the 4th...
Dhiraagu Supports “Palestine aa Eku Dhivehin” Telethon with MVR 300,000 Donation
Local telecommunication company Dhiraagu has contributed MVR 300,000 to the "Palestine aa eku Dhivehin" (Maldivians with Palestine) telethon. The event, organized by...
Maldives Strengthens Infrastructure Collaboration with China
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, held a productive meeting with Luo Zhaohui, Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency...
Maldivian Introduces Lounge Access Booking for Domestic Passengers
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced a new service enhancement for its domestic passengers: the option to book lounge...
President Muizzu Courts Indian Support in Bid to Reinforce Bilateral Relations
The Minister of External Affairs of India, His Excellency Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, paid a courtesy call on Maldivian President His Excellency Dr...
Maldives Calls for Urgent Action on Debt and Climate Justice at Global South Summit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, has called for urgent international action on debt relief and climate justice during the Foreign...
Italy’s 100,000 Visitors Cement Its Importance to Maldivian Tourism Growth
The Ministry of Tourism has reported that over 100,000 tourists from Italy have visited the Maldives this year, positioning Italy as the...
SOE’s Ordered to Implement Cost-Cutting Measures
The Privatisation and Corporatization Board (PCB) has directed state-owned companies (SOE) to implement stringent cost-cutting measures to reduce costs and curtail expenditure....
Development Bank of Maldives to Drive Financing for Key Development Projects, Says Minister Saeed
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has announced that the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) will play a central role...
Tourism Revenues Propel Maldives’ Fiscal Year as Infrastructure Investments Surge
The Maldives government’s financial report for the period ending 24 October 2024 reveals a persistent budget deficit, with expenditure outpacing revenue. Cumulative...
NSPA Confirms Continued Aasandha Support Amid Private Insurance Cashless Service Suspension
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has confirmed that Aasandha services will remain available for individuals who are required to pay out...
Maldives Expected to Hit 2 Million Tourist Arrivals by Thursday, Says Minister Faisal
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has announced that the Maldives is on course to welcome its 2 millionth tourist of the year by...
Maldives Endorses Comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy
The National Disaster Management Council, chaired by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has approved the ‘Maldives Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2024-2030’, marking a...
ADFD Provides Additional USD 40 Million for Velana International Airport Development
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has extended a USD 40 million (MVR 616 million) loan to the Maldives to support the...
MATATO AGM Concludes with Re-Election of Key Leaders
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2024/25 term on Wednesday,...
Crystal Symphony Brings Over 200 Tourists to Maldives During High Season
The Maldives welcomed the arrival of the Bahamas-registered cruise ship Crystal Symphony, carrying 212 tourists, as it docked in Malé during its...
Low-Interest Loans to Drive Tourism Growth
The government has announced a series of economic initiatives aimed at driving tourism development and expanding opportunities in the northern atolls. President...
2024 Report: Treasury Bills Drive Surge in Domestic Debt Holdings
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Annual Report for 2024 paints a concerning picture of the country’s fiscal landscape, with public debt...
Non-Resident Commissioner of Singapore Paid a Courtesy Call on President Muizzu
The Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to the Maldives, Soo Kok Leng, paid a courtesy call on President Dr...
PayPal’s Absence in Maldives Due to Business Decision, MMA Tells Parliament
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has clarified that the global online payment platform PayPal is not operating in the Maldives due to...
“Dive Into the Incredible Waters of Maldives” at the 27th Annual Marine Diving Fair...
Maldives is taking part in the 27th annual Marine Diving Fair in Tokyo, Japan from 5th to 7th April 2019. Maldives is...
China Signs a Cooperation Agreement With Maldives
China has signed a cooperation agreement with Maldives in order to provide financial support in difficulties faced in the business industry in...
Terrorism Bill amended to detain alleged terrorists for 24 hours
The bill proposed to empower the police to detain alleged terrorists without a court order for 48 hours has been amended.
UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to the President
Ms Catherine Haswell, the United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Maldives, has presented her credentials to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at a...
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Amendment to Construction Regulation Brings Mandatory Insurance Requirement
The government has amended the Construction Constructor Regulation, making it compulsory for all construction projects to obtain insurance coverage.
World Bank Calls for Radical Transparency to Prevent Debt Crises in Developing Countries
A new World Bank report warns that opaque debt practices are endangering the financial stability of many developing countries and calls for...
President Expands Tourism Access and Announces Dedicated Halal Tourism Islands
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled two new tourism initiatives aimed at diversifying the Maldives’ visitor economy: opening underdeveloped atolls to tourism...
Vice President Departs for Global Financing Conference in Spain
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Spain on Friday to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),...
President Highlights MSMEs as Cornerstone of Economic Diversification
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic diversification and sustainable development...
