BML Announces Chairperson and Board Directors
Bank of Maldives has announced the appointment of new directors and the chairperson to its Board of Directors following an Extraordinary General...
President Muizzu Emphasises Global Cooperation Ahead of First UNGA Appearance
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted the vital importance of international collaboration for the Maldives’ development, asserting that working with countries around...
Vitol Hails Maldives’ Strategic Entry into Bunkering Sector with STO Partnership
Vitol, a leading global energy and commodities company, has commended the Maldivian government’s decision to enter the bunkering sector, describing it as...
Maldives Eyes World Bank Funding to Strengthen Fisheries Sector
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, on Thursday met with Ann Jeannette Glauber, the World Bank’s Practice Manager for Environment,...
India Offers Maldives Second $50 Million Treasury Bill Extension
India has extended a one-year rollover on a $50 million Treasury Bill, which matured on September 19, 2024, providing crucial financial relief...
Maldives Boosts Tourism Outreach at Asian Tourism Fair 2024 in Dhaka
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in collaboration with the National Hotel and Guest House Association (NHGAM) and the...
Adapting to Climate Change: Nature-Based Solutions Versus Hard Infrastructure in the Maldives
As highlighted in the Maldives Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) by the World Bank, the Maldives faces significant challenges from climate...
President Muizzu to Attend 79th UN General Assembly
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is set to participate in the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking his first appearance at the...
Singapore’s Chi Energie Proposes LNG-Based Power Generation in Maldives
The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy has announced that Singapore-based company Chi Energie Private Limited has submitted a proposal to...
President Muizzu Ratifies First Amendment to Companies Act
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has today ratified the first amendment to the Companies Act (Act No. 07/2023), introducing significant changes aimed at...
Maldivians to Require ETA for UK Visits Starting January 2025
The United Kingdom has announced a significant update to its border and immigration system, introducing mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA) for visitors...
Maldives Enhances Digital Infrastructure with USD 10 Million World Bank Support
The Minister of State for Homeland Security and Technology, Dr Mohamed Kinaanath, has announced plans to enhance the National Centre for Information...
Visit Maldives Showcases Diverse Experiences at IFTM Top Resa 2024 in Paris
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is presenting the Maldives’ wide array of holiday experiences to the French market at...
STO Receives Bunkering Bookings Ahead of Service Launch, Market Set for Expansion
The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced that it is fully prepared to launch its international bunkering service tomorrow and has already...
Amendment to Companies Act Passed: Shorter Deadlines for Meetings, Director Appointments
The Maldives' Parliament has passed an amendment to the Companies Act that shortens the deadlines for holding meetings and appointing company directors....
Maldives Tourism Continues Upward Trend with 2.7% Increase in Early September
The Maldives’ tourism sector maintains steady growth as the first half of September 2024 records a 2.7% increase in tourist arrivals compared...
Maldives to Collaborate with Hollywood to Attract Investors
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has revealed that efforts are underway to collaborate with a Hollywood studio to produce...
Minister Saeed Announces MVR 100 Million Fund and Creative Economy Roadmap
The Maldivian government has launched a five-year Creative Economy Strategic Action Plan alongside the introduction of a Creative Economy Fund, offering up...
President Muizzu Announces 20-Year National Development Masterplan for the Maldives
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive 20-year National Development Masterplan for the Maldives, aiming to steer...
Ooredoo Partners with Villa College for Joint Training Initiatives
Ooredoo Maldives has entered a strategic partnership with Villa College to offer training and internship programs aimed at empowering students in the...
Maldives Economy in Danger as Climate Change Worsens, Says World Bank
The Maldives’ economy, heavily reliant on tourism and fisheries, is at significant risk due to climate change, according to a new report...
Deputy Speaker Calls for Local Appointments to Senior Roles at Bank of Maldives
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ahmed Nazim, has called for the appointment of local talent to senior roles at the Bank of Maldives...
Cabinet Secretary Ahmed Ali Habeeb Nominated as New Chairperson of Bank of Maldives
The government has nominated Ahmed Ali Habeeb, the current Cabinet Secretary at the President’s Office, for the role of Chairperson of Bank...
Revamping Heritage: Maldives Plans to Turn Historical Assets into Revenue Streams
Maldives Minister of Language, Culture, and Heritage, Adam Naseer Ibrahim, has unveiled plans to convert heritage assets into revenue streams. In a...
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