Inflation Steady at 4% in July as Tobacco and Food Costs Dominate
The rate of inflation in the Maldives remained unchanged at 4% in July 2025, according…
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Mas Race Goes Digital with Ooredoo App, Prizes from Hai Fishing
Ooredoo Maldives has taken this year’s Mas Race to a new level with the launch…
President Muizzu Attends SCO Plus Meeting in China, Voices Support for Global Governance Initiative
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the “SCO Plus” Meeting in Tianjin, China, where leaders gathered…
Maldivian Reduces FIT Fares to Support Local Tourism
Maldivian, the national airline, has announced a reduction in Free Independent Traveler (FIT) fares as…
Corporate Maldives to Launch Supplier Expo as Part of Bizweek 2026
Corporate Maldives is set to host the Corporate Maldives Supplier Expo in 2026, introducing a…
Maldives Economic Growth Steady but Slower Than Expected in 2025
The Maldives economy recorded modest growth in the first quarter of 2025, while key sectors…
August Arrivals Lift Maldives’ 2025 Momentum, Up 9 Percent Year on Year
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 192,058 in August 2025, an increase of 9 percent…
Dhiraagu Unveils Medal and Race Kits for Maldives Road Race 2025
Dhiraagu has revealed the official medal and race kits for the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race…
President Muizzu Joins SCO Leaders at Banquet Hosted by Xi Jinping
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended a welcome banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
New Harbour Purchases and Processing Facility Boost Fuvahmulah’s Fishing Industry
Fishing vessels in Fuvahmulah City can now sell their catch directly at the harbour, following…
Maldives to Introduce National Engineers’ Award from 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will launch a National Engineers’ Award…
China-Maldives FTA Set to Strengthen Fisheries Exports and Trade Opportunities
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China, which came into effect on…
Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2025 Set to Begin in Malé
The Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2025 is scheduled to begin on Monday, 1 September, and…
Maldives and China Agree to Deepen Partnership During Leaders’ Meeting
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday morning at the…
Kihaa Maldives Found Operating Without Valid Licence, Faces Legal Action
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced legal action against Kihaadhuffaru in Baa Atoll,…
TTM Maldives 2025 Wraps Up with Record Meetings and Industry Recognition
The 9th edition of TTM Maldives 2025, which began on August 27th at Barceló Nasandhura…
Fuel and Food Drive Maldives’ Import Bill, Fisheries Lead Exports in July 2025
Maldives’ trade figures for July 2025 show a widening gap between imports and exports, reflecting…
President Ratifies Insurance Act to Regulate Sector
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Insurance Act (Act No. 13/2025), introducing a comprehensive…
National Payment System Amendment Grants MMA Greater Oversight Powers
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the First Amendment to the National Payment System Act…
President Muizzu Departs for China to Attend SCO Summit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed on Friday for an official visit to the People’s Republic…
Tourism Pioneer Mohamed Umar “M.U.” Maniku Dies at 78
Mohamed Umar “M.U.” Maniku, widely regarded as the father of modern tourism in the Maldives,…
MPL to Establish Second Free Zone at Addu City Regional Port
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to establish the country’s second free zone at…
Parliament Approves Four New Appointments to MIRA Board
Parliament has approved the appointment of four members to the Board of the Maldives Inland…
Minister Saeed Announces Duty-Free Operations at Kulhudhuffushi Port
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has announced that duty will no longer…