Gov’t Sets Salary Cap but Safeguards Technical Staff Pay
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer announced on Monday that employees in professional and technical sectors within State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) will not face salary...
Parliamentary Committee Approves MVR 5.1 Billion Supplementary Budget Without Amendments
The Maldivian Parliament’s joint committee, consisting of members from the Public Accounts Committee and the Economic Committee, has approved a government-proposed supplementary...
Maldives’ State-Owned Enterprises: A Deep Dive into the 2023 Financial Landscape
The Maldives’ State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have a substantial impact on the national economy, generating revenue, fostering employment, and providing essential public services....
Dhiraagu Launches NetProtect to Enhance Online Security for Customers
Dhiraagu has launched NetProtect, a new digital security service designed to shield customers from a variety of cyber threats. Introduced at a...
STELCO Unveils Five-Year Strategic Action Plan to Drive Industry Growth
The State Electric Company (STELCO) has unveiled a comprehensive strategic action plan outlining its roadmap for the next five years. The plan,...
NSPA Announces Phased Reduction in Prices of Essential Medicines Covered by Aasandha
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has announced a significant reduction in the prices of 250 essential medicines covered under the Aasandha...
Air Arabia Launches Direct Daily Flights from Sharjah to the Maldives
Air Arabia, recognised as the Middle East and North Africa’s premier low-cost carrier, has commenced its first non-stop service between Sharjah International...
SBI Announces Sale of Maldivian Resort Lease Rights for Potential Investors
The State Bank of India (SBI) Male' branch has launched the sale of leasehold rights for two prominent Maldivian resorts—Dholhiyadhoo Island Resort...
Finance Ministry to Resume Weekly Fiscal Reports After Four-Month Hiatus
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will resume publishing the Weekly Fiscal Developments (WFD) report this week, ending a four-month...
Maldives Secures Position on CATA’s Management Committee, Appointed as Regional Director for Asia
The Maldives has been elected to the Management Committee of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) and has been appointed as...
Maldives to Host Tourism Symposium in Addu to Boost Southern Tourism
The Maldivian government has announced plans to host a tourism symposium in Addu next year, an initiative aimed at elevating the city’s...
Maafaru International Airport Resumes International Flights Following Runway Expansion
Maafaru International Airport in Noonu Atoll has resumed international flight operations after a period of halted service due to runway expansion. Originally...
Maldives Highlights Need for Innovation and Collaboration in Sustainable Fishing at Global Forum
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, stressed the critical role of new technologies and innovations in advancing sustainable fishing at...
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Lucky Draw to Send Two Winners to Doha Marathon
Ooredoo Maldives has launched an exciting opportunity for its customers, offering an all-expenses-paid trip for two lucky winners to participate in the...
Dharavandhoo Island Launches 2025 Tourism Campaign to Promote Local Culture and Sustainability
Dharavandhoo Island has officially launched the "Visit Dharavandhoo Year 2025" campaign, marking a dedicated effort to showcase the island's cultural heritage, natural...
MMA Governor Calls for Enhanced Climate Finance and Debt Relief at 2024 IMF and...
In a stirring address at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, Ahmed Munawar,...
Tourism Minister and Indian High Commissioner Explore Development Opportunities in Laamu
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal and Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, toured the islands of Baresdhoo and Gaadhoo in...
Gov’t Launches ‘Magey Solar Programme’ to Expand Solar Energy in Households
The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy is set to open applications on Monday for the 'Magey Solar Programme,' an initiative...
Nominations Open for Maldives Tourism Awards, Deadline Set for November 14
The Maldives Tourism Awards, an annual celebration of excellence in the tourism industry, is now accepting nominations for 2024, with submissions due...
Vice President Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships and Good Governance at CHOGM 2024
In a series of high-profile engagements at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Samoa, Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed...
MMA Urges Tourism Businesses to Comply with Foreign Currency Regulation by 30th October
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has issued a directive urging tourism sector businesses to adhere to the recently implemented Regulation on Foreign...
Maldives Welcomes Surge in Budget-Friendly Tourism as Visitor Numbers Hit Record High
A recent report by the Mastercard Economics Institute has revealed a significant transformation in the Maldives’ tourism landscape, marked by a sharp...
Political Appointee Salaries Make Up Nearly Four Percent of Payroll
The Maldivian government has announced pay cuts for political appointees and other officials as part of an effort to address fiscal challenges....
A Sudden Shift in Tobacco Policy: Assessing the Impacts of the Maldives’ Vape Ban...
The Maldives government's recent announcement to implement new taxes on e-cigarettes and vaping products, followed by an import ban, is aimed at...
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