Maldivian Unveils New Engineering Facility at Velana International Airport
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has inaugurated a new Engineering Service Building at Velana International Airport, marking a major upgrade...
Personal Loans Surge as Private Sector Credit Growth Slows
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Economic Update for June 2025 paints a mixed picture of the country’s monetary environment, with broad money...
Maldives Trade Volumes Shift as Fuel Imports Drop, Exports Rise Year-on-Year
Maldives recorded MVR 4.4 billion in imports this May, a slight dip from the same month last year, while exports grew by...
Maldives, ADFD Discuss Stronger Development Cooperation
The Maldives and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) are exploring avenues to strengthen their development partnership, following a meeting held...
Minister Shiyam Outlines Strategy to Deepen Fisheries Ties with Singapore
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, has announced that the Maldivian government is working to strengthen partnerships with Singapore’s institutions...
GAGE Appoints New COOs for Security and Fire Safety Divisions
GAGE, a provider of security and fire safety services in the Maldives, has announced changes to its senior leadership, appointing two new...
Saudi Envoy Presents Credentials as Maldives Strengthens Ties with Riyadh
The new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Yahya Hassan Alhqahtani, formally presented his...
Parametric Insurance Could Help Restore Bleached Reefs, Says New Report
A new feasibility study has proposed a first-of-its-kind insurance scheme to protect the Maldives’ coral reefs from climate-induced marine heatwaves. Jointly developed...
Maldivian Tuna Now Canned in China, Drawing Mixed Reactions
A Chinese company has produced its first sample batch of canned tuna using fish exported from the Maldives, highlighting a new phase...
IOM Urges Collective Effort to Implement Maldives’ New Migrant Health Policy
The Maldives has launched a new National Migrant Health Policy aimed at ensuring equitable access to healthcare for the country’s large migrant...
Jetex in Talks to Operate VIP Terminal at Velana, No Green Light Yet
Speculation is swirling around a possible agreement between Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and Dubai-based aviation firm Jetex regarding the operation of...
Gov’t Eyes Stronger Investment Ties with Singapore in Tourism and Renewable Energy
The Maldivian government is confident that Singaporean investors will expand their footprint in the country, particularly in areas vital to economic development,...
Maldives, India Hold Talks to Deepen Trade and Investment Links
The governments of the Maldives and India have held discussions to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations, reaffirming a shared commitment...
Maldives Secures USD 25 Million for Early Warning Climate Project
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a USD 25 million grant to the Maldives under the SAP050 project, titled "Toward Risk-Aware...
Maldivian Introduces New Onboard Rules for Power Banks Starting July 6
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the introduction of strict new safety regulations concerning the carriage and use of...
Ooredoo Strengthens eSIM Security with New Features to Combat Fraud
Ooredoo Maldives has announced a significant upgrade to its eSIM activation process, introducing enhanced security measures aimed at protecting users from fraud...
MMPRC Acknowledges Financial Losses, Outlines Reforms and Marketing Push
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has responded to heightened scrutiny over its financial performance, after audit and parliamentary reports...
Maldives Sees Modest Inflation Rise in May, Driven by Electricity and Food Prices
Inflation in the Maldives edged up in May 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.48 percent compared to April....
Business Owners Must Apply for Tobacco Licence by 17 July, Says HPA
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reminded business owners that 17 July is the deadline to apply for a licence to conduct...
MMA Report: Resort Tourism Dips Even as Tourist Arrivals Surge in May
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives rose by 13 percent in May 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the...
Villa College Students Excel in Chinese Proficiency Exams
Villa College is celebrating a proud moment as students from its Chinese Language Centre achieved outstanding results in the globally recognised Chinese...
Dhiraagu Launches Lucky Draw for Dream Getaways to Switzerland, Malaysia, and Disneyland Shanghai
Dhiraagu has rolled out a new promotion that offers customers the chance to win an all-expenses-paid holiday to three sought-after international destinations....
M.H.A. Private Limited Launches MVR 30 Million Parallel Istisna’ Sukuk to Finance Hulhumale’ Promenade...
M.H.A Private Limited, one of the leading FMCG distributors in the Maldives, has officially launched its MVR 30 million Parallel Istisna’ sukuk...
Dhiraagu Backs BVISM to Boost Inclusion in Shaviyani Atoll
Dhiraagu has extended its support to the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives (BVISM) as part of its corporate social responsibility...
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