President Begins State Visit to Singapore as Diplomatic Relations Mark Golden Jubilee
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed have departed on a state visit to Singapore, scheduled from 29 June...
Maldives Stresses Development, Climate Aspects of Maritime Connectivity at Istanbul Forum
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Ameen, has emphasised that maritime connectivity must be recognised not merely as a transport concern,...
Amendment to Construction Regulation Brings Mandatory Insurance Requirement
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),...
President Highlights MSMEs as Cornerstone of Economic Diversification
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic diversification and sustainable development...
Ooredoo Fun Run Addu City Draws Over 3,000 Runners in a Celebration of Joy...
More than 3,000 runners gathered in Addu City for the 2025 edition of the Ooredoo Fun Run, marking another vibrant chapter in...
Tourism Leaders Call for Balance, Innovation at Future Summit 2025
The Future Summit 2025 concluded yesterday at Kurumba Maldives, convening government officials, tourism leaders, and industry changemakers to chart a new direction...
STELCO Introduces Strategic In-House Training Framework for Staff Development
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has officially launched its In-house Trainers Pool, a new initiative to strengthen employee development by leveraging internal...
SDG7 Report Highlights Renewable Energy Gaps Across Island States
A newly released global study tracking Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) has identified continued challenges across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in...
Maldives and China Development Bank Discuss Enhanced Financial Cooperation
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer met with senior officials from the China Development Bank (CDB) yesterday to discuss ongoing financial...
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to AIIB Partnership at 10th Annual Meeting in Beijing
The Maldives has expressed its appreciation for the support received from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and signalled its intention to...
Villa College Opens Applications for September 2025 Intake
Villa College has officially opened applications for its September 2025 intake, offering prospective students a wide array of academic pathways across more...
Maldivian Expands Reach with Entry into TravelSky GDS and BSP China
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced its integration into the TravelSky Global Distribution System (GDS) and its official entry...
With Over a Million Visitors, the Maldives Watches Gulf Air Corridors with Caution
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives crossed 1.07 million as of 23 June 2025, with China, Russia, and the United Kingdom leading the...
CMDA Says It Lacks Enforcement Powers to Tackle Scams
The Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) has stated that while it holds legal responsibility to investigate scams, its ability to take action...
Operation Hamamagu Begins: Immigration Targets Undocumented Migrants in Addu
Maldives Immigration has launched its largest enforcement operation to date in Addu City, under a campaign titled Operation Hamamagu. The effort, which began...
WEF Report Highlights Urgent Priorities for Fintech Growth
As the fintech industry transitions from a phase of rapid expansion into one focused on sustainable growth and collaboration, there are pressing...
Finance Minister Engages AIIB and SINOSURE in High-Level Talks in Beijing
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer is in Beijing, China, representing the Maldives at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board...
More Changes at MMA as Longtime Advisor Dismissed
Idham Hussain has been dismissed from her position on the Board of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), as part of a series...
Finance Ministry Announces Sale of Treasury Bills Worth Over MVR 4 Billion
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced the sale of Treasury Bills worth MVR 4.3 billion, inviting subscriptions ahead of a...
President Proposes Incentives to End Island-Level Tobacco Use
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has directed the Cabinet to assess the feasibility of providing financial rewards to residents of islands that achieve...
Gov’t Engages Stakeholders Amid Flight Concerns from Gulf Airspace Closures
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in the Middle East and is working...