Maldives and India Discuss Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security
The Maldives and India have explored potential avenues for cooperation in developing the agricultural sector of the Maldives during discussions held between...
Electricity Demand in Male’ Falls Below Average During First Day of Ramadan
Electricity consumption in Male’ during peak hours on the first day of Ramadan was recorded at 78 megawatts, significantly lower than the...
MPL Clears 6,866 TEUs of Cargo in August
In August, the Male’ Commercial Harbour, operated by Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), successfully cleared a total of 6,866 TEUs (4,837 containers) of...
Three Days Left to Vote for Maldives in World Travel Awards 2024
With just three days remaining until voting closes for the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), the Maldives is urging travellers, tourism professionals,...
Maldives Urges Unity on Climate Finance at CHOGM 2024
The Vice President, His Excellency Hussain Mohamed Latheef, delivered a powerful address during the Climate Breakfast at the Commonwealth Heads of Government...
Maldives Signs Agreement to Strengthen Climate Data Collection for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
The government has signed an agreement to improve data collection for its National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory. The agreement, signed between the...
President Muizzu: Fisheries Sector Can Drive Economic Prosperity
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted the potential of the fisheries sector to significantly contribute to the Maldivian economy, pledging government support...
Housing, Healthcare, and Youth Projects Prioritised in 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has emphasised the importance of adopting a citizen-centric approach to governance, pledging rapid development and prioritising the needs...
President Muizzu Stresses the Importance of AI in Education for Future Generations
On International Day of Education, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu shared a compelling message on the transformative potential of technology and artificial intelligence...
At UNGA79, Maldives Challenges International Community on Climate and Security
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a series of speeches on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly...
Gov’t Focuses on Healthcare Expansion and Primary Care Reforms
Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has announced the government’s comprehensive strategy to enhance healthcare services nationwide, including new developments in Malé...
President Announces Electricity and Water Bill Discounts for Ramadan
President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that electricity and water bills will be discounted during Ramadan, ensuring that households do not face higher...
Digital Connectivity Vital for Small Islands, Says Maldives’ Foreign Minister
The Maldives has stressed the critical role of digital connectivity in advancing education, healthcare, and industry for Small Island Developing States (SIDS),...
STELCO Deploying 350 Employees for Single-Day Electricity Meter Readings
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) is set to dispatch 350 employees tomorrow to conduct electricity meter readings across the Malé area in...
STO Reduces Petrol Prices Ahead of Eid Holidays
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has announced a reduction in petrol prices, with the revised rate set at MVR 13.50 per...
Maldives Highlights Need for Innovation and Collaboration in Sustainable Fishing at Global Forum
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, stressed the critical role of new technologies and innovations in advancing sustainable fishing at...
Gov’t Commits to Empowering Fishermen with Competitive Pricing in Global Markets
The government has reiterated its commitment to revitalising the fishing industry, with a focus on enabling local fishermen to set competitive prices...
President Muizzu Attends Opening Session of COP29
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the opening session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the 29th Conference of the Parties...
President Muizzu Lauds High Commissioner Mahawar’s Contributions to Bilateral Partnership
The High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, made a farewell call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as his diplomatic...
Fisheries Minister Calls for Evidence-Based Solutions to Protect Oceans at UN Ocean Decade Event
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has emphasised the importance of evidence-based science and innovative technology in advancing ocean and...
President Names Maldives’ Representatives to Global Trade, Maritime, and Energy Bodies
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has nominated the country’s representatives to three major international organisations, forwarding the names to Parliament for endorsement. The...
Gov’t to Prevent Price Hikes on Essential Goods During Ramadan
The government will take necessary measures to ensure food prices remain stable during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, Minister of Economic...
Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
One Year On: Maldivian’s Air Ambulance Service Supports 931 Patients
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has marked the first anniversary of its Air Ambulance service. The milestone was commemorated with...
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has shared the Government’s current approach to developing the Maldives’ health sector, with a mix of infrastructure...
Shahid Calls for Global South Leadership in New World Order
Abdulla Shahid, the former Maldives Foreign Minister, has argued that the time has come for developing nations to take a leading...
Tourist Arrivals in March Reach New High, But Growth Shows Signs of Normalising
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in March 2025 reached a record 203,464, continuing the upward trend in absolute numbers. Yet, a...
President Floats Generational Tobacco Ban, Urges Traders to Exit the Industry
A generational ban on tobacco use is among new measures under consideration by the government, as President Dr Mohamed Muizzu outlines...
