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...
128 Maldivian Officials Trained Under UAE Governance Programme as MoU Renewed
The Maldives and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Experience Exchange on Government Development and...
MPL to Prioritise Perishable Goods in Ramadan Port Operations
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except on Fridays, during the month of Ramadan to...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
Food Safety Act Significantly Reduces Food-Related Issues in Maldives, MFDA Reports
The Maldives Food and Drugs Authority (MFDA) has reported a significant decline in food safety issues following the implementation of the Food...
Construction Sector Growth Driven by Real Estate Projects in Q4 2024
The Maldives’ construction sector maintained steady growth in the final quarter of 2024, supported by rising bank credit and sustained real estate...
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid Meets Tourism Minister of Bulgaria
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has met the Tourism Minister of Bulgaria, Dr. Stella Baltova, today.
At the...
Minister Blames Previous Government for Delayed Fishermen Payments
According to the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam, the delayed payments to fishermen resulted from the previous government's politically...
Dhiraagu Awards Prizes to Winners of Independence Day Social Media Contest
Dhiraagu has successfully concluded its special social media contest, launched in celebration of the 59th Independence Day of the Maldives. The contest...
Dhiraagu Becomes Digital Partner for FHAM 2024 Global Culinary Challenge
Dhiraagu has been announced as the Digital Partner for the Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge & Exhibition 2024....
President Muizzu Discusses Maldives’ UN Role and Fiscal Reform with UNSG
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres this afternoon on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General...
MPL Wins Two Honours at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2024
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has been recognised for its innovative initiatives, winning two prestigious awards at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards...
Maldives Eyes Estonia’s Expertise in Digital Governance and E-Health
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s official visit to Estonia continues to spotlight collaboration in digital governance, healthcare, and international relations. During his visit...
Maldives’ Health Minister Urges Global Support for Climate-Related Health Challenges
At the 156th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland, Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim,...
Vice President to Represent Maldives at WGS 2025
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Dubai on Sunday to represent the Maldives at the World Governments Summit 2025, held...
Minister Saeed: 141 Food Items to Be Monitored for Price Stability During Ramadan
The government has announced efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items during the upcoming Holy month of Ramadan, which is...
Government to Push for Greater Youth Involvement in Agriculture
The government is prioritising youth engagement in the agricultural sector, with Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Maryam Mariya reaffirming the...
Operation Kurangi Event Organised for Migrant Workers in North Harbour
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that a special Operation Kurangi event will take place today for migrant workers in the...
President Muizzu Discusses Climate Mitigation Projects with European Investment Bank
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with Ambroise Fayolle, Vice President of the European Investment Bank, on Monday. The meeting, which took place...
Dhiraagu Secures Digital Partnership for Visit Maldives Pro 2024 Bodyboarding Tour
Dhiraagu has once again signed as the Digital Partner of Visit Maldives Pro 2024 – Bodyboarding World Tour! This is the third...
Maldivian Cancels Flights to Dhaka Amid Emerging Situation in Bangladesh
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Dhaka scheduled for 6th August...
Maldives Partners with SEI-US to Strengthen Capacity in Climate Transparency Efforts
The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy has signed an agreement with the Stockholm Environment Institute US (SEI-US) to conduct a...
UN Assistant Secretary-General Concludes Official Mission to Maldives
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, has successfully concluded her three-day official...
Parliament Committee to Probe Pending Payments to SOEs
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has resolved to seek details of all pending payments owed to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), following a...
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