Maldives Signs MoU with UN University for Peace to Strengthen Diplomatic Training
The Foreign Service Institute of the Maldives (FOSIM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN University for Peace...
Maldives Moves to Repeal and Replace 27-Year-Old Civil Aviation Act
A new bill proposing sweeping reforms to modernise the Maldives' aviation sector has been submitted to Parliament, with the aim of...
Gov’t Seeks Consultants for Master Plan of Malé Center Point
The Ministry of Finance and Planning, on behalf of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, has issued a request for...
Maldives’ Broad Money Shrinks Slightly in 2024 as Bank Deposits Shift
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Ooredoo Maldives and MMPRC Partner to Promote Maldives to 147 Million Global Customers
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Vice President Urges Ethical Overhaul in Maldives’ Tourism Industry
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MMA Annual Report: Maldives Trade Shaped by Rising Imports and Evolving Export Structure
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of notable shifts in the country’s trade structure, highlighting evolving consumption...
April 2025 Sees Strongest Tourism Growth in Three Years
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives saw a significant boost in April 2025, making it the most successful April in recent years....
UAE-Backed MIFC Project Breaks Ground in Maldives
The Maldives officially broke ground on the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC), a USD 8.8 billion project aimed at reshaping the...
UAE to Support Maldives in Credit Rating, Food Security, and Infrastructure Development
In a meeting held at the President’s Office, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu welcomed His Highness Sheikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Mualla,...
China’s New Ambassador to the Maldives Presents Credentials, Affirms Continued Support
The new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Maldives, His Excellency Kong Xianhua, officially presented his Letters of...
Maldives 2.0: President Launches Vision for a Digital-First Nation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a new national initiative, titled ‘Maldives 2.0’, aimed at digitising government operations and public services...
Maldives Launches USD 8.8 Billion Financial Centre to Reshape National Economy
The Maldives government has signed a landmark joint venture agreement with MBS Global Investments to establish the Maldives International Financial Centre...
Ooredoo Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Underwater Panel Discussion
Ooredoo Maldives has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after hosting the world’s largest underwater panel discussion, held beneath...
Vaadhoo to Become First Fully Solar-Powered Island in the Maldives by Year-End
The government has announced plans to transition Raa Atoll Vaadhoo to 100 percent renewable energy by the end of 2025, positioning...
MTCC Posts MVR 62 Million Loss in Q1 Despite Higher Revenue
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) reported a loss of MVR 62.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, even...
Maldives Strengthens WTO Ties with New Permanent Representative
Ambassador Dr. Salma Rasheed has officially assumed her role as the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the World Trade Organization...
Central Bank Board Reshaped as Government Fills Two Vacancies
The government has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following the resignation...
USD 214 Million Converted Through Banks Since January, Says President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reported that USD 214 million has been exchanged through local banks since the enforcement of the...
2024 Report: Treasury Bills Drive Surge in Domestic Debt Holdings
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Annual Report for 2024 paints a concerning picture of the country’s fiscal landscape, with public debt...
World of Business to Complete Hulhumale’ City Hotel After STO Exit
After years of delays and shifting partnerships, the long-stalled Hulhumale’ City Hotel project is finally set to be completed under a...
Ooredoo’s m-Faisaa Rolls Out Fee-Free Global Transfers Until July
Ooredoo Maldives has announced a new promotion through its digital wallet service m-Faisaa, allowing users to send international money transfers without...
Concessions Planned for Five Atolls as Government Pushes Tourism Growth
The Maldivian government is preparing to unveil a package of targeted concessions aimed at accelerating tourism development in five underdeveloped atolls....
Dhiraagu Hosts First-Ever Fuvahmulah Run, Drawing Over 1,100 Participants
Dhiraagu Fuvahmulah Run 2025 concluded on Friday in Fuvahmulah City, marking the first time the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), has...
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