Universal Foundation Celebrates New Milestone in Hospitality and Culinary Training
Universal Foundation and Villa College have marked a major milestone in their efforts to build local capacity in the Maldivian tourism industry,...
New VIA Terminal Fully Ready for Launch, Says MACL Deputy MD
Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Mohammed Lamaan, has confirmed the fulfilment of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s commitment to...
India and Maldives Discuss Free Trade Pact Ahead of Modi’s Visit
India and the Maldives are currently in discussions to establish a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alongside a broader investment treaty, as part...
Japan Donates USD 5.4 Million in Equipment to Improve Waste Management in Maldives
The Government of Japan has officially handed over equipment worth approximately USD 5.4 million to support the Maldives in strengthening its waste...
Maldives Government Opens Subscription for MVR 1.39 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has issued an invitation to subscribe to MVR-denominated Treasury Bills (T-Bills), offering a total of MVR 1.39 billion...
Maldivian Launches Direct Umrah Flights to Jeddah
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has launched a series of direct flights to Jeddah this month, aimed at easing travel...
MMA Increases Dollar Allocation to Banks to Improve SME Access
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced a 10 percent increase in the amount of US dollars allocated to local banks for...
Airport Upgrades, Housing, and Transport Projects Announced During Presidential Tour
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ongoing tour of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll has centred on major economic and infrastructure-related developments, with announcements spanning housing,...
INTERPOL Conducts Crypto Crime Workshop for Maldivian Agencies
A two-day training programme led by INTERPOL has equipped Maldivian law enforcement and financial regulators with specialised knowledge to address the growing...
MACL Highlights Workplace Inclusion Ahead of Terminal Launch
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has conducted a dedicated information session for hearing-impaired employees, ensuring they are fully briefed on the operations...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches *929# SuperDeals for All Customers
Ooredoo Maldives has launched a new campaign titled *929# SuperDeals, aimed at delivering personalised benefits to customers across its prepaid, postpaid, and...
Economic Ministry Opens Doors for Local Businesses to Attend Asia Berlin Summit
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced an opportunity for Maldivian businesses to participate in the Asia Berlin Summit, to...
Climate as Foreign Policy: Why Environmental Diplomacy Is the Maldives’ Strongest Card
For a nation spread across just over a metre of land above sea level, climate change is less an abstract issue than...
Investors Receive Second Annual Return from MPL’s 7% Fixed Income Bond
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has successfully completed the second annual coupon distribution for its fixed income bond, with MVR 3.5 million disbursed...
Maldives and India Reiterate Commitment to Strong Partnership Ahead of PM Visit
The Vice President of the Maldives, Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, received the High Commissioner of India, His Excellency G. Balasubramanian, for a...
Cabinet Approves Sale of Government Stake in SDFC to Bank of Maldives
The Government has approved the sale of its stake in the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) to the Bank of Maldives (BML),...
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Magnesium has increasingly become a darling of workplace wellness trends, often cited as the mineral that can rescue overstressed professionals from burnout,...
India-Maldives Ties in Focus During Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will undertake a State Visit to the Maldives from 25 to 26 July 2025, at the...
Maldives Expands National FAD Network to Boost Fisheries Sector
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has announced the installation of 22 new Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) under the current administration,...
China Leads as Tourist Arrivals Top 1.2 Million by Mid-July
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have reached 1.22 million as of 19 July 2025, showing a 9.6 percent increase compared to the...
Auditors Forum Sees High Participation, Sets Stage for Sector Reform
The first-ever Auditors Forum hosted by the Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) has drawn a stronger response than anticipated, underscoring...
Skills in Motion: How Learning Speed Drives Business Success
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it is no longer just about what your employees know. What matters more is how quickly they...
Why Visa Exemptions Matter Even When We Don’t Travel There
The Maldives recently signed a visa waiver agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing Maldivians and Dominicans to travel between the two...
Maldives Launches ‘From Maldives’ Fisheries Brand to Promote Sustainable Exports
The Government of Maldives has launched a new national brand, "From Maldives", aimed at promoting the country’s fisheries products on the international...
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