High Costs and Allegations of Corruption Plague Aasandha System
Aasandha CEO Aminath Zeeniya has raised concerns about the high prices charged by major private hospitals, revealing that discussions are ongoing to...
Maldives Enhances Copyright Laws with New Protections for Local Creators
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified an amendment to the Copyright and Other Related Rights Act on Tuesday, introducing enhanced protections and clarifications...
MACL Hosts Stakeholder Event to Strengthen Aviation and Tourism Collaboration
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) hosted a high-profile stakeholder event, bringing together leaders from the aviation, tourism, and maritime sectors. The event...
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, the iconic island retreat for discerning travelers, celebrated its first anniversary with a week of fun events for the...
Visit Maldives Makes a Splash at the Big Ocean Show 2021
Visit Maldives will take part in the Big Ocean Show 2021 to position Maldives as a top-of-mind destination for watersports and diving...
Govt Makes Strides Toward Establishing a Digital Identity
"Establishing a digital identity will exponentially increase access to government services and help speed up service delivery", President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated...
Maldives and Azerbaijan Strengthen Ties with MOU on Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on increasing cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both...
Urbanco Extends Community Urban Farming Initiative’s Submission Deadline
Urbanco has announced a modification to its submission timeline for the Community Urban Farming initiative, pushing the deadline to 9th October 2023....
MWSC Inaugurates Water and Sewerage System in B. Kamadhoo
The Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has completed and officially inaugurated the water and sewerage project in B. Kamadhoo. The inauguration...
Imports Rise in February Despite Drop in Exports and Customs Revenue
Maldives Customs Service figures for February 2024 show a 4% rise in overall imports, inclusive of fuel. The total value of goods...
Economic Ministry Calls for Public Input on Trademark Bill Drafting
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced the drafting of the Trademark Bill, extending an invitation to the public for...
Deadline for Airport, Green, and GST Returns Ends Today
Today marks the deadline to submit Airport Tax & Fees Return, Green Tax Return, and GST Return for March 2024, reminds Maldives...
Economic Ministry, USPTO Trademark Bill Seminar to Conclude Today
A two-day seminar on the Trademark Bill, jointly organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the Maldives Customs Service, and...
MWSC Records USD5 Million Net Profit in 1Q2024
Male' Water and Sewerage Company Private Limited (MWSC) has reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits this year compared to last year,...
Maldivian Aero Welcomes Fourth ATR Aircraft
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, announced yesterday the arrival of its newest addition to the fleet, a fourth Avions de...
STO’s April Distribution: 71,000+ Units of Staple Foods Delivered Nationwide
State Trading Organization (STO) has reported a significant distribution of staple foods throughout April 2024, with over 71,000 units delivered nationwide.
New Reforms to Improve Maldives’ Financial Health: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Dr Mohamed Shafeeq has announced that the government is set to introduce a series of reforms to improve the...
Home Ministry Awaits Investigation Outcome to Decide on Labour Ban Lift
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology is still deciding when to lift the ban on recruiting unskilled labourers from Bangladesh. The ban was...
MVR 2.5 Billion Allocated to Development Projects in Past 6 Months
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that development projects valued at MVR 2.5 billion have been awarded within the initial six months...
Government Spending on Development Projects Drops by Half
The Maldivian government’s spending on major development projects has plummeted, with current capital expenditure at MVR 3.5 billion, a stark 50% reduction...
MIRA Reports 102% Increase in Zakat al-Mal Collection
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a significant increase in Zakat al-Mal collections for May. The financial report reveals that...
Maldives Co-Chairs 36th UNWTO Joint Commission Meeting in the Philippines
The Maldives has played a crucial role in co-chairing the 36th Joint Commission Meeting of the United Nation’s World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)...
Parliament Seeks Public Opinion on New Sovereign Development Fund Bill
The Parliament is calling for public feedback on the new Sovereign Development Fund (SDF) bill, currently under review by the Public Accounts...
Ooredoo Hosts Legendary Futsal Match with Jay-Jay Okocha and Vice President
Ooredoo Maldives hosted a thrilling futsal match at the National Stadium in Malé on 8th July, featuring football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and...
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