Maldives Promoted as Ideal Holiday Destination at WTM Latin America 2024
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives), along with nine industry partners, recently showcased the breathtaking beauty and vibrant tourism...
MMPRC Invites Proposals for Stands at 2 International Travel Fairs
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has requested proposals (RFPs) to construct stands representing Maldives at two prominent international...
Alila Kothaifaru Holds Blood Donation Drive
Alila Kothaifaru, a member of the Hyatt portfolio, recently concluded a blood donation campaign as part of its Global Month of Service...
The Voice of the Vulnerable: President Muizzu’s Rallying Cry for Small Island Developing States
At the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a speech...
Maldives-EU Partnership: Fifth Senior Officials Meeting Begins Today
The 5th Maldives—European Union (EU) Senior Officials Meeting is taking place today at the Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting aims...
Government Paying Close Attention to Fishermen’s Concerns, Says Minister Shiyam
Fishermen are currently protesting at the Addu Fisheries Complex port over the non-payment of dues by MIFCO. The Maldives’ Fisheries and Ocean...
Gov’t to Expand Access to Higher Education in Agriculture
The government plans to develop policies to broaden access to higher education across various sectors, with a particular focus on agriculture, according...
Chinese Ambassador Promises Support in Meeting with President Muizzu
Her Excellency Wang Lixin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of the Maldives, paid a courtesy call on...
Maldives and US Strengthen Economic Ties at TIFA Council Meeting
Delegations from the governments of the Maldives and the United States convened for the third meeting of the United States-Maldives Trade and...
Oman Air Resumes Seasonal Flights to the Maldives for Winter 2024
Oman Air has announced the resumption of its seasonal flights between Muscat and Malé, set to commence on 27th October 2024. This...
Gov’t Proposes Amendment to Address Unjust Enrichment Among Public Officials
The Maldivian government has introduced a proposed amendment to the Penal Code aimed at tackling unjust enrichment among public officials. Announced by...
MMA Governor Calls for Improved System to Target Subsidy Recipients and Address Rising Student...
Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ahmed Munawwar, has emphasised the urgent need for a more effective system to accurately identify...
Gov’t Expenditure Rises Amid Declines in Development Spending
According to the latest Weekly Fiscal Developments report published by the Ministry of Finance, the Maldives government’s expenditure rose by MVR 756 million as...
Maldives and Oman Sign Key Agreements to Enhance Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has returned to Malé following an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman at the...
Maldives and UAE Discuss Renewable Energy, Trade, and Tourism Collaboration
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Maldives Green Fund Reports MVR 1.66 Billion Balance by October 2024
The Maldives Green Fund maintained a positive balance at the end of October 2024, according to the latest Green Fund Report released...
Parliament Questions Senior Police Officials’ Role Amid POLCO Corruption Probe
A parliamentary sub-committee has raised concerns over whether senior officials of the Maldives Police Service should remain in their positions while investigations...
Agriculture Minister Calls Food Security a Pillar of National Independence
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Mariyam Mariya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to food security, describing it as a top...
PCB Dismisses Mohamed Waheed from Housing Development Corporation
Mohamed Waheed has been removed from the board of directors of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), according to an announcement by...
19 Young Maldivians Graduate from Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme
Nineteen young Maldivians have graduated from the 2024 Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme, the country’s first corporate apprenticeship initiative, in a ceremony held...
Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Card for Incoming Travellers
Travellers heading to Thailand will be required to complete a new digital arrival form before entering the country, following recent changes...
Over MVR 280 Million Disbursed as Income Support Allowance
The government has issued over MVR 280 million as income support allowance for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
President and First Lady Conclude Three-Day Trip to South Thiladhunmathi Atoll
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed have arrived in Malé this evening after concluding their three-day trip to Kulhudhuffushi...
Bank of Maldives and MMPRC Join Forces for Global Destination Marketing Campaign
Bank of Maldives (BML) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to promote...
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Tourism Carried the Economy. Again.
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s recently released Annual Report for 2024 paints a deceptively upbeat picture. At first glance, the 5.1% expansion...
Resort Teams to Face Off in First-Ever Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort eSports Championship
Ooredoo Maldives is bringing competitive gaming to the island workforce with the launch of the inaugural Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort eSports Championship...
Is the Maldives’ Fiscal Surplus a Sign of Discipline or Delay?
The Ministry of Finance reported a primary surplus of MVR 3.2 billion for the first four months of 2025, a figure...
MVR 15.9 Million Issued in Agriculture Loans Under Government Scheme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has revealed that a total of MVR 15.9 million has been disbursed in agricultural...
Maldives and Japan Sign Defence Agreement to Boost Maritime Security
Japan has committed to enhancing maritime security in the Maldives through the provision of two harbour crafts to the Maldives National...
