Tourism Architect and Statesman Hassan Sobir Passes Away
Hassan Sobir, a veteran public servant and diplomat who played a defining role in shaping the Maldives’ tourism sector and foreign relations,...
When a Promotion Isn’t Always an Upgrade: Rethinking Leadership in the Workplace
Promotions are typically viewed as a reward for performance, but moving into a management role is not always as straightforward or beneficial...
New Velana Terminal Opens with Maldivian A330 Flight
Velana International Airport’s long-awaited new terminal began operations yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the Maldives’ aviation development. The first service at...
Sri Lankan President Arrives in Maldives for First Official State Visit
The President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arrived in the Maldives on Monday to commence his first state visit...
Who Decides When AI Gets the Final Say? Balancing Humans and Agents in the...
As artificial intelligence continues its advance into the workplace, a pressing new question has emerged: how many decisions should we entrust to...
President Muizzu Meets Key Development Partners on Independence Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday with senior officials from Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the...
Japan Pledges Grant for Disaster Resilience Project in Malé
Japan has pledged a grant of 1.55 billion Japanese Yen to support a new disaster resilience project in Malé, with the aim...
Velana International Airport Inaugurates New Terminal
The long-awaited new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) was officially inaugurated on Saturday evening, marking a major milestone in the...
Bank of Maldives Introduces INR Accounts to Boost Cross-Border Transactions
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for the first time in the country, in what it describes as...
Sri Lanka to Grant One-Year Visas to Maldivians from August
Maldivians will soon be eligible for one-year visas to Sri Lanka, with the new policy set to come into effect at the...
FTA Negotiations to Commence Between Maldives and India
The governments of the Maldives and India have formally agreed to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant...
Maldives to Link Favara with India’s UPI to Ease Cross-Border Payments
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to connect Favara, the Maldives’ national instant...
First National Finance Corporation Appointed as Investment Advisor to Rainbow Construction
Rainbow Construction Pvt Ltd has appointed First National Finance Corporation as its Investment Advisor, marking the company’s first step into raising capital...
Maldivian Simplifies Booking Process, Removes ID Upload Requirement
Starting 1st August 2025, passengers travelling with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, will no longer need to upload or present...
PM Modi’s State Visit Marks New Chapter in Maldives–India Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday for a state visit, his first trip to the country since beginning...
Global Shift to ‘Frontier Firms’ Signals Rethink in How Maldivian Companies Might Scale
A global transformation is underway in how companies structure work, manage teams, and scale their operations. According to the 2025 Work Trend...
Dhiraagu Launches HotDeals for Easy Access to Exclusive Offers
Dhiraagu has launched a new feature called HotDeals, aimed at providing customers with convenient access to a selection of exclusive offers via a...
Does Pay Transparency Have a Role in Achieving Pay Equity in the Maldives?
Pay equity has long been an aspiration for many economies. In recent years, the concept of pay transparency has gained momentum as...
PM Modi Calls Maldives Visit an Honour, Signals Intent to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that he will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from 25 to 26 July,...
Economic Infrastructure Projects Announced During President’s Visit to Noonu Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s recent tour of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll included several announcements tied to economic infrastructure and local development, with updates...
New Coral Garden Project Aims to Revive Hulhumalé’s Urban Reef
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has launched a coral restoration effort in the Channel Park of Hulhumalé Phase I, in partnership with the...
Vice President Welcomes Saudi Ambassador in Courtesy Call to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Maldives, His Excellency Yahya Hassan Alqahtani, met with Vice President Uz Hussain...
Universal Foundation Celebrates New Milestone in Hospitality and Culinary Training
Universal Foundation and Villa College have marked a major milestone in their efforts to build local capacity in the Maldivian tourism industry,...
New VIA Terminal Fully Ready for Launch, Says MACL Deputy MD
Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Mohammed Lamaan, has confirmed the fulfilment of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s commitment to...
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Maldives Pledges Stronger Action on Disability Rights at UN Review
The Maldives has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities during the review of its Initial Report before...
New Regulation Outlines Dissolution Procedures for Dormant Companies
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has issued a new regulation establishing formal procedures for dissolving companies that fail to meet...
STO and Makita Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership in the Maldives
The State Trading Organisation (STO) and Japanese power tool manufacturer Makita celebrated 25 years of collaboration with a ceremony at Kurumba Maldives...
Siyam World and MATI Host Career Pathways Programme for Kudafari Students
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HDC Moves to Address Delays in Reclamation Projects with New Dredgers
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced plans to deploy three additional dredgers in October to accelerate ongoing land reclamation and dredging...
