Maldives Eyes China Market for Fish Exports via National Airline
Discussions have taken place to explore the possibility of exporting Maldivian fish products to China using the national carrier’s newly acquired wide-body...
President Muizzu Reaffirms Maldives-Sri Lanka Ties on Independence Day
On the occasion of Sri Lanka's Independence Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu extended greetings to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr...
Maldives Faces Surge in Cancer Diagnoses as Healthcare Struggles to Keep Up
As the Maldives observes World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme “United by Unique”, the reality on the ground is sobering—cancer cases in...
ACC Raids Polco Office Over Alleged Corruption in Police Flats Project
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) launched an investigation into allegations of corruption in the development of police housing, raiding the offices of Polco...
MMPRC Showcases the Maldives at OTM Mumbai, Eyes Growth in Indian Market
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), alongside 38 industry partners, presented the "Sunny Side of Life" at OTM Mumbai 2025,...
Maldives Records Over 214,000 Tourist Arrivals in January 2025, Up 11.7%
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives continued to rise in January 2025, with official data showing an 11.7% increase compared to the same...
Maldives’ Health Minister Urges Global Support for Climate-Related Health Challenges
At the 156th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board in Geneva, Switzerland, Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim,...
Maldives Showcases Tourism at New York’s Travel & Adventure Show
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United...
Investigation Continues as HDC Reverses Some Suspensions
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that it has lifted the suspension of some employees who were previously suspended in connection with...
State-Owned Enterprises Report MVR 12 Billion in Revenue for Q2 2024
The latest quarterly report from the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) provides an overview of the financial and operational performance of state-owned...
CAA Staff Petition President Over Salary Framework Issue
Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have submitted a petition to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, expressing concerns over salary payments that...
New Initiative Aims to Connect Resorts with Maldivian Farmers
The government has launched a new initiative to explore potential partnerships with tourist resorts to strengthen the local agricultural sector. As part...
Maldives to Establish National Digital Transformation Framework
The government has announced plans to implement a wide-ranging digital transformation framework, following discussions at a Cabinet meeting on Sunday. The initiative,...
MPL Managing Director Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim Dismissed
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has announced the dismissal of Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim from his position as Managing Director and Board...
Gov’t to Introduce Legal Framework for Small Business Protection
The Maldivian government plans to establish a legal framework this year to protect and promote small businesses across the country, Minister of...
Two Winners Announced, More Prizes Await in Ooredoo Golden Futsal Draw
Ooredoo Maldives continues to bring excitement to the Golden Futsal Challenge, the nation’s largest futsal tournament, with its special Golden Futsal Ranuge Furusathu weekly lucky...
Employers Given March 15 Deadline to Update Migrant Worker Biometrics
The Ministry of Homeland Security has set a March 15 deadline for employers to update the biometric data of foreign nationals working in the...
Trump’s Aid Suspension: What It Means for Maldivian Development Initiatives
President Donald Trump has enacted a comprehensive 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid, aiming to reassess and realign assistance programs with the...
Maldives Economic Gateway Project to Move Forward with Key Developments
The government will introduce marine refuelling and reexport services as part of the first phase of the Maldives Economic Gateway (MEG) Project,...
What Merging Climate and Tourism Ministries Means for Governance
The Maldivian government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the Ministry of Tourism...
India Increases Aid to Maldives Amid Diplomatic Realignment
India has raised its financial assistance to the Maldives from Rs 400 crore (USD 48 million) to Rs 600 crore (USD 72...
Gov’t Merges Environment and Tourism Ministries, Thoriq Ibrahim Takes Charge
The government has merged the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the Ministry of Tourism, forming the new Ministry of...
Maldives and Saudi Arabia Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, to explore opportunities for expanding...
Nominations Open for South Asian Travel Awards 2025
Nominations for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 are now officially open, inviting hospitality and travel businesses across the region to...
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Maldives’ January Imports at MVR 5.2 Billion, Exports Reach MVR 144 Million
The Maldives recorded imports worth MVR 5.2 billion in January 2025, with fuel accounting for MVR 728 million of the total, according...
Maldives Q4 2024 PPI: Tourism and Construction Surge, Utilities Decline
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the fourth quarter of 2024, revealing varied trends across...
New Animal Protection Bill Proposes Fines Up to MVR 1 Million
The government has submitted the Animal Care and Protection Bill to Parliament, proposing a legal framework for the care, husbandry, and trade...
Parliament Approves Non-Resident Ambassadors to Russia and Morocco
The Parliament has unanimously approved President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s nominations for non-resident ambassadors to Russia and Morocco. The appointments were confirmed in...
Tobacco Imports Subject to Duty Under China-Maldives FTA, Confirms Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has confirmed that tobacco products and cigarettes will not be exempt from import duties under the Free Trade...
