Parliament Advises President to Appoint Ahmed Munawwar as Governor of MMA
The Maldives Parliament has voted to advise President Mohamed Muizzu to appoint Ahmed Munawwar, the Finance Minister’s Advisor, as the new Governor...
Minister Calls for Greater Investment in Agricultural Marketing at Global Food Security Forum
The Maldives' Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Dr. Aishath Rameela, has called for increased national investment in promoting agricultural products. Speaking...
Gov’t Aims to Expand Fish Storage Capacity to 25,000 Tons by 2029
In a parliamentary session today, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam announced the government’s target to enhance the nation’s fish storage capacity to 25,000...
Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Fishermen and Plans Major Expansion in Fish Storage Capacity
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam addressed the delay in government payments to fishermen, a commitment made by President Mohamed Muizzu to settle payments...
Vice President Inaugurates Key Initiatives at China-Indian Ocean Forum
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef attended the closing ceremony of the Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation in...
Maldives Maintains Stance on International Issues, Says Foreign Minister
The Maldives has not altered its stance on international issues, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel affirmed on Thursday. His remarks...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Ties in Riyadh Talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, met with his Saudi counterpart, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan...
WAMCO Awarded Contract for Waste Management Projects in 32 Islands
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has been awarded a contract to construct waste management facilities and buildings in 32 islands across the...
Villa College Marks International Chinese Language Day with Cultural Festivities
The Chinese Language Centre at Villa College celebrated International Chinese Language Day, honouring linguistic and cultural diversity.
The centre...
Maldives Participates in 56th Session of UN Human Rights Council
The 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, and will run from 18 June to 12...
Dhiraagu and Clean Maldives Successfully Host ‘GoGreen2024’ Tree Planting Event
Dhiraagu, in collaboration with Clean Maldives, recently hosted 'GoGreen2024', a tree-planting event in Hulhumale Phase 2 in commemoration of World Environment Day.
Dhiraagu Launches Independence Day Contest to Win Instax Mini 12 Cameras
To celebrate the 59th Independence Day, Dhiraagu has announced a special social media contest where three lucky participants can win an Instax...
Maldives and Ireland Deepen Cooperation in Sustainable Tourism and Climate Action
The Maldives and Ireland are enhancing their bilateral relations, focusing on tourism, environmental sustainability, and climate change. This development follows a recent...
MMA Introduces MVR 5 Million Fund to Boost Islamic Finance Education
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched the Tamveel Islamic Finance Initiative to enhance public awareness and provide specialised training in Islamic finance. The...
STELCO to Offer Minimum 10% Discount on Electricity Bills During Ramadan
STELCO has announced that all households will receive a discount of at least 10% on their electricity bills during the month of...
Gov’t Agencies Explore Ways to Enhance Agricultural Business Opportunities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, together with the Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone Company (MIDFZ) and Agronet, has conducted discussions...
President and First Lady Depart on Trip to Shaviyani and Raa Atoll
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed have, late yesterday morning, departed on a trip to the North Miladhunmadulu (Shaviyani)...
President Concludes Trip to Six Islands of North Ari Atoll
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has concluded his two-day trip to six islands of North Ari Atoll and returned to Malé City, yesterday...
President Commences an Official 3-Day Visit to Haa Alifu and Haa Dhaalu Atoll
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday morning departed on a three-day official visit to North and South Thiladunmathi atolls of the Maldives....
MTCC Inks Contracts with Ministry of Planning for 5 Major Development Projects
Yesterday, the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed 5 agreements with the Ministry of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure in...
Gov’t Explores Ways to Strengthen Councils, Including Tourism Tax Share
Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam Shareef has signalled potential changes to legislation that could see councils receive 10%...
Thinadhoo Cold Storage to be Completed by Next Year: Minister Shiyam
The government plans to complete the cold storage facility in Thinadhoo by next year, announced Fisheries and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam...
Vice President Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships and Good Governance at CHOGM 2024
In a series of high-profile engagements at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Samoa, Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed...
Maldives and Tajikistan Sign Visa Exemption Agreement
Maldives and Tajikistan have formalised a bilateral agreement granting mutual visa exemptions for their citizens for stays up to 30 days. The...
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is set to introduce a seaplane service connecting Baa Fulhadhoo with the broader Baa Atoll...
Dhiraagu 3X3 Basketball Tournament to Begin on 13 March
The Dhiraagu 3X3 Challenge basketball tournament is set to begin on Thursday, 13 March 2025, and will run until 19 March 2025...
Finance Ministry Cites Legal Hurdles in Delaying MITDC Closure
The government's plan to dissolve the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has been delayed due to unresolved legal issues linked to...
