New Regulation Requires Foreign Currency Earners in Maldives to Pay Taxes in USD
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has announced a crucial amendment to the Income Tax Regulation, mandating individuals and businesses earning in...
Ooredoo Nation Launches Inter-Resort eSports Championship in Maldives
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the launch of the Ooredoo Nation Inter-Resort Championship, marking the first-ever eSports tournament dedicated to the resort community...
Maldives Sees Significant Increase in Revenue Collection for August 2024
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported a substantial increase in revenue collection for August 2024, amounting to MVR 1.98 billion,...
Dhiraagu Launches Weekly iPhone 15 Pro Giveaway for Prepaid Customers
Dhiraagu has announced an exciting promotion for its prepaid customers, offering them the chance to win an iPhone 15 Pro every week....
16 Plots of Beachfront and Beachside Land Available for Sale in Hulhumalé
Sixteen plots of land on the beachfront and beachside in Hulhumalé are now open for purchase.
According to the...
Moody’s Downgrades Maldives’ Credit Rating Amid Rising Default Risks; MMA Assures Stability
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the Government of Maldives’ long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Caa2 from Caa1, citing rising...
President Mandates Price Control on Medicines; Health Ministry Cracks Down on Unlicensed Providers
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has directed relevant authorities to enforce existing laws for controlling the prices of medicines, while the Health Ministry...
Czech Embassy Opens Submissions for Small Scale Projects
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi has officially opened for submissions for its Small Scale Projects (SSP) for 2025....
Communications Authority of Maldives Transferred to Homeland Security Ministry
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to transfer the Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM) to the Homeland Security Ministry. This decision, made...
Gov’t Holds Talks with Local Councils on Fishermen Register
Senior government officials recently convened to discuss the registration of fishermen in collaboration with local councils. The meeting, attended by Minister of...
Renaatus Irumathi: A New Dawn of Oceanfront Living in Hulhumale’
On the eastern edge of Hulhumale’, where the first light of day breaks across the Indian Ocean, Renaatus Irumathi Residence stands as...
Maldives-India Relations in Focus as President Muizzu Plans Visit to New Delhi
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India in the coming days, as announced by the Spokesperson of the President’s Office,...
Maldives Faces Deportation Challenges for Undocumented Migrants
Maldives Immigration is encountering significant hurdles in repatriating migrants from its Detention Centre, according to Ismail Shareef, Deputy Head of the Enforcement...
ThilaMale’ Bridge Project Nears Halfway Mark with 43.59% Completion, Strategic Meeting Held in India
The ThilaMale’ Bridge project, part of the Greater Male’ Connectivity initiative, has made notable progress, with 43.59% of construction completed, according to...
MMPRC Represents Maldives at 2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in China
The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) represented the Maldives at the prestigious ‘2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event’, held in...
Ambassador of Qatar Visits Ooredoo Maldives
Ooredoo Maldives had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Jassim bin Jaber J.B. Al-Sorour, the Ambassador of Qatar to the Maldives, to...
ADB Explores Establishing Resident Mission in the Maldives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is in discussions with the Maldivian government to establish a resident mission in the Maldives, signalling a...
‘The Lodge’ Wins Dhiraagu EAFC Mini Series II Duos Tournament
Dhiraagu has successfully wrapped up the EAFC Mini Series II Duos Tournament, crowning Team ‘The Lodge’ as the champions. The two-day event,...
Maldives Receives Strong US Support in Efforts to Introduce PayPal Services, Says Foreign Minister
The Maldives is receiving substantial support from the United States to overcome the challenges associated with introducing PayPal services in the country,...
Maldives Welcomes First Oil Tanker for Upcoming Bunkering Service Slated for September 20th
The first oil tanker for the Maldives' new bunkering service has successfully docked near Kulhudhuffushi City. According to the State Trading Organisation...
Gov’t Prioritises Digitalisation as Cornerstone of National Vision
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared digitalisation as the cornerstone of the Maldives’ national vision, highlighting its transformative potential in addressing the...
Dhiraagu Renews Partnership with SEED by BCC to Boost Digital Connectivity
Dhiraagu has renewed its partnership with SEED by BCC, the first co-working space of its kind in the country. This continued collaboration...
BML CEO Karl Stumke Steps Down, Recruitment for Successor Underway
Karl Stumke, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Maldives (BML), has officially resigned, according to a statement released by the bank...
Gov’t Launches Phase One of Tradian: NSW Platform Connects 10 Agencies
The government has officially announced Phase One of Tradian, the nation’s first National Single Window (NSW) platform, listing the agencies and services...
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