June Breaks the Off-Season Mould as Tourist Arrivals Climb
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives rose by 15 percent in June 2025 compared to the…
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At FfD4, Maldives Pushes for Equity in Global Finance and Resilience Building
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for urgent reforms to the international financial system,…
MMA Opens Applications for 2025 Tamweel Islamic Finance Scholarships
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has opened applications for its 2025 Tamweel Islamic Finance Scholarship,…
Maldives Declares ‘Project Solar City’ as First Special Economic Zone
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared “Project Solar City” as the Maldives’ first Special Economic…
TGST Hike Comes into Effect: Tourism Sector Now Subject to 17% Rate
The Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) in the Maldives has officially increased from 16…
Diversifying Dollar Access: MIB’s Untapped Potential to Serve Maldivians
For years, the Bank of Maldives (BML) has carried the burden of being the country’s…
Maldives Signs Investment Residency Deal: What It Means for the Economy
The Government of Maldives has signed an agreement with global investment migration firm Henley &…
Solar City, Residence by Investment Programme Among Key Deals at Business Forum
The Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025, held at Capella Singapore, brought together over 200 delegates, including…
PCB Appoints Directors to Support State-Backed Development Bank
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has appointed four members to the Board of Directors…
Sargsyan to Oversee IFC and MIGA Operations in Maldives as World Bank Group Consolidates Presence
Gevorg Sargsyan, who has been serving as the World Bank Country Manager for the Maldives…
Thilamalé Bridge Reaches Key Milestone with Piling Phase Finished
The Thilamalé Bridge project has passed a critical juncture with the completion of its piling…
President Muizzu, Singapore Leaders Chart Future of Bilateral Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were formally welcomed in Singapore yesterday,…
Maldives Halal Travel Wraps Up Major Campaigns in Bosnia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Maldives Halal Travel has concluded three major destination marketing campaigns across Bosnia and Herzegovina, the…
Maldives Targets New Wave of Investors With 50-Year Resort Leases
In its latest bid to expand high-value tourism infrastructure, the Government of Maldives has opened…
Gov’t Spending Trails Behind Revenue as Maldives Posts MVR 1.36 Billion Surplus
The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.36 billion as of 19 June 2025,…
Gov’t Invites Bids to Develop Halal-Compliant Resorts on Long-Term Leases
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced a public tender for the lease, development,…
BML Raises Debit Card Limit to USD 500, Adds Up to 30% Fee on Temu, Shein and Other Platforms
Bank of Maldives has raised the monthly foreign transaction limit for MVR-denominated debit cards to…
Corporate Maldives Publishes June 2025 Edition of Corporate Maldives Magazine
Corporate Maldives has published the June 2025 edition of the Corporate Maldives Magazine. As a…
MACL AGM 2024: Nurain Cheers Expansion Progress, Confirms MVR 75 Million Dividend
The Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) held its Annual General Meeting at the Hulhule Island…
Maldives Establishes Embassy in Qatar to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives has formally established an embassy in Qatar, marking a renewed effort to strengthen…
President Begins State Visit to Singapore as Diplomatic Relations Mark Golden Jubilee
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed have departed on a state…
Maldives Stresses Development, Climate Aspects of Maritime Connectivity at Istanbul Forum
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Ameen, has emphasised that maritime connectivity must be…
Amendment to Construction Regulation Brings Mandatory Insurance Requirement
The government has amended the Construction Constructor Regulation, making it compulsory for all construction projects…
World Bank Calls for Radical Transparency to Prevent Debt Crises in Developing Countries
A new World Bank report warns that opaque debt practices are endangering the financial stability…