Maldives Launches Project to Reinforce Early Warning Systems for Climate Disasters
A new project named Thayyaaru has been launched to enhance the Maldives’ capacity to respond to climate-induced…
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Subsidies Down 21% in 2025 Amid Fiscal Surplus
Government expenditure on subsidies saw a significant decline in 2025, with spending falling to MVR…
Tourist Arrivals in May 2025 Show Strong Double-Digit Growth
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in May 2025 have continued on a strong trajectory, with…
Retailers Report Strong Q1, Warn of Falling Sales and Tight Credit Ahead
The Maldives’ wholesale and retail trade sector showed strong momentum in the first quarter of…
Gulhifalhu Land Allocation Revised to Expedite Registrations
The government has announced a significant revision to the Gulhifalhu Land Use Plan, confirming that…
April Trade Data Shows Strong Customs Revenue, Dip in Vessel Traffic
Imports to the Maldives totalled MVR 4.7 billion in April 2025, with fuel accounting for…
MVR 80 Dividend Approved Again as STO Eyes Growth in Bunkering and Infrastructure
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has declared a dividend of MVR 80 per share for…
New Maldivian Envoy to IMO Presents Credentials in London
The Maldives’ new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), High Commissioner Iruthisham Adam,…
Recurrent Costs Rise While Capital Spending Falls Behind
The Maldives recorded a surplus of MVR 1.95 billion in the latest fiscal update, but…
Maldives Fertility Rate Decline Tied to Cost of Living and Housing, Study Finds
A new study conducted by the Maldives National University (MNU) and the United Nations Population…
Moody’s Flags Lingering Debt and Liquidity Risks in Latest Review of Maldives’ Credit Rating
Moody’s Ratings has completed its periodic review of the Maldives’ credit rating, maintaining its Caa2…
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 to Be Held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 14 June
Hotelier Maldives will host the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 on 14 June at Barceló Nasandhura…
Gov’t to Launch Agricultural Zone Pilot in Laamu, Says Minister Mariya
The government is preparing to launch a pilot project in Laamu Atoll under the Agricultural…
WHO Backs Maldives’ Historic Move to Phase Out Tobacco Use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed the Maldives’ new generational tobacco ban, calling it…
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Nears Completion with 83 Percent of Works Finalised
The development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport has reached 83 percent completion, according to an update…
President’s Office Launches Capacity-Building Programme for Senior Government Officials
The President’s Office launched the Executive Development Programme (EDP) 2025–2027 on Wednesday, with the inaugural…
Bangladesh High Commission Marks Independence Day With Ceremony at Crossroads Maldives
The Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives commemorated the 54th Independence and National Day of…
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Makes Donation to Fiyavathi Orphanage
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa donated mattresses worth MVR 85,118.40 yesterday to the…
Maldives to Celebrate Global Wellness Day 2025 with Focus on Reconnection
This year’s Global Wellness Day will take place on 14 June 2025, uniting communities across…
Quarterly Business Survey Signals Slowing Momentum Across Key Sectors
The latest Quarterly Business Survey from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reveals a mixed picture…
More Island Leases Under Review as Government Targets Inactivity
The government has begun taking back leased islands and lagoons where developers have failed to…
Police Seek Charges Against Former Immigration Chief Over Alleged Extortion Scheme
The Maldives Police Service has formally requested the Prosecutor General’s Office to file criminal charges…
Police Investigate Illegal Work Permit Scheme Involving Immigration Officials
The Maldives Police Service has uncovered a suspected illegal recruitment and money laundering operation involving…
Maldives Deepens Cooperation with Kuwait Through High-Level Engagements
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel is currently undertaking an official visit to the State of…