Dhiraagu Launches Weekly MVR 10,000 Prize Draw for Prepaid Customers
Dhiraagu has launched a new promotion for its Prepaid customers, offering the chance to win MVR 10,000 in cash and a travel...
President Muizzu Ratifies Tobacco Amendment, Introduces Generational Ban
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the second amendment to the Tobacco Act today during a special ceremony held at the President’s Office,...
Corporate Maldives Launches Jobs on “Network” Portal
Corporate Maldives has launched its dedicated Jobs feature on its business networking portal, Corporate Maldives Network, connecting businesses and professionals across the...
Villa College Kicks Off Orientation Week for May 2025 Intake
Villa College launched its Orientation Week yesterday to welcome new students enrolled for the May 2025 intake. The three-day programme, known as...
Maldives’ New Ambassador to EU Presents Credentials Amid Trade Hurdles
Ambassador Geela Ali, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Maldives to the European Union, presented her Letters of...
President Muizzu Targets 800 Development Contracts This Year
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to sign contracts for approximately 800 development projects this year, reaffirming his confidence in...
Vice President Urges Climate Finance Reform at Honolulu Forum
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef highlighted the Maldives’ commitment to sustainable ocean stewardship and called for immediate reforms in international climate...
MMA Raises Dollar Sale Requirement from Banks to 90%
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has instructed banks to increase the proportion of US dollars they must sell to the central...
President Muizzu Inaugurates Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll today. Although the government initially planned to open the airport on...
Barceló Nasandhura Officially Opens as Malé’s First Five-Star Hotel
Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel in the Maldivian capital, officially opened its doors on May 19, marking a new...
UN Raises Concerns Over Rule of Law in Maldives After Judges Removed
The recent dismissal of two Supreme Court justices by the Maldives Parliament has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations, which...
Minister Saeed: Port Network Expansion Key to Economic Decentralisation
Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a nationwide expansion of commercial port infrastructure, signalling...
Maldives Joins Global Climate Push with New Energy Targets and Blue Planet Alliance Pact
The Maldives has strengthened its global climate engagement with a renewed focus on energy transition and international cooperation, marked by three...
Maldivian Unveils ‘Aerial Isles’ In-Flight Magazine at ATM Dubai
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has officially launched the first edition of its new in-flight magazine Aerial Isles at the Arabian...
Ministry to Develop Northern Logistical Hub Through Kulhudhufushi Harbour Expansion
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will develop a logistical hub to serve the islands of Haa Alif, Haa Dhaalu, and...
President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to MVR 20 Per Kilogram Fish Purchase Price
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his commitment to raising the fish purchase price to MVR 20 per kilogram today.
Construction Sector Shrinks for Fourth Straight Quarter as Costs Rise and Orders Lag
The construction sector in the Maldives continued its decline for a fourth consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, according to the latest...
Development Bank Denies Former CEO’s Claims of Unpaid Salary
The former CEO and Managing Director of the Maldives Development Bank, Noel Gregor Paterson-Jones, filed a complaint with the Employment Tribunal...
India Funds MVR 100M in New Ferry and Connectivity Projects in Maldives
Thirteen new development projects will be rolled out across the Maldives under the third phase of the High Impact Community Development...
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 disasters, marking a step forward in...
Subsidies Down 21% in 2025 Amid Fiscal Surplus
Government expenditure on subsidies saw a significant decline in 2025, with spending falling to MVR 1.09 billion as of 8 May,...
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 a 14.6 percent increase recorded for...
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 2025, driven by surging orders and...
Gulhifalhu Land Allocation Revised to Expedite Registrations
The government has announced a significant revision to the Gulhifalhu Land Use Plan, confirming that all residential plots allocated under the...
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The government has amended the Construction Constructor Regulation, making it compulsory for all construction projects to obtain insurance coverage.
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 of many developing countries and calls for...
President Expands Tourism Access and Announces Dedicated Halal Tourism Islands
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled two new tourism initiatives aimed at diversifying the Maldives’ visitor economy: opening underdeveloped atolls to tourism...
Vice President Departs for Global Financing Conference in Spain
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Spain on Friday to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),...
