Ooredoo Maldives Launches eSIM Services for Apple Watch
Ooredoo Maldives has announced the launch of its Apple Watch Cellular Service, offering customers the…
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Barceló Hotel Group Expands in Maldives with Launch of Barceló Nasandhura Malé
Barceló Hotel Group has expanded its presence in the Maldives with the opening of Barceló…
World Bank’s ‘Taxing Times’ Report Warns of Mounting Vulnerabilities Across South Asia
The latest World Bank report, Taxing Times: South Asia Development Update (April 2025), paints a mixed…
Customs Seizes Over 13 Million Cigarettes in Smuggling Operation
Maldives Customs Service has seized over 13 million cigarette sticks in a recent smuggling interception…
Rasmale’ Project Reclaims 101 Hectares as Work Continues
The landmark Rasmale’ Project is advancing steadily, with 101 hectares of land reclaimed so far,…
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Up 7.6% as 1 Million Mark Nears
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have continued their upward trend, with the latest figures showing…
Official Talks and Business Forum Planned During President Muizzu’s Malaysia Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed on Sunday morning for an official visit to Malaysia at…
Maldives Bets Big on VIA, Will It Be Enough?
The World Bank has projected a slight improvement in the Maldives’ medium-term economic outlook, driven…
Authorities Investigating Over 2,400 Foreign Worker Cases Amid Wider Crackdown
The Labour Relations Authority (LRA) has confirmed it is currently investigating 2,457 cases involving foreign…
Ooredoo Nation and Dragon Zone Wrap Up GT7 Legends Circuit Season 1, Eyes on Grand Finale
Ooredoo Nation, in collaboration with Dragon Zone, has concluded the first season of the GT7…
Maldives Participates in PATA Annual Summit to Strengthen Tourism Development
The Maldives took part in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual General Meeting and…
World Bank: Maldives’ Growth Resilient, But Debt and Deficit Risks Loom Large
The World Bank has published the latest Maldives Development Update (MDU), providing a thorough snapshot of the…
Maldives Expo 2025 Registration Deadline Extended to 10 May
The registration deadline for Maldives Expo 2025, the largest national exhibition celebrating culture, creativity, innovation,…
Tourism Minister Says No Impact on Arrivals from Israeli Passport Ban as April Figures Show Growth
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives’ ban on Israeli passport…
Gov’t Announces Completion of Muli Airport Following Successful Test Flight
The government has announced the successful completion of Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll, with a…
Economic Minister Outlines Plans to Remove Industry Barriers
At the opening ceremony of the Build Expo held in Hulhumalé, Minister of Economic Development…
Gov’t Disburses MVR 1.6 Billion to Fishermen Since November
The government has issued MVR 1.6 billion in payments to fishermen across the Maldives since…
Dhiraagu Awards Dream Holiday to Switzerland Through Ramadan Campaign
Dhiraagu has awarded a dream holiday to Switzerland to the grand prize winner of its…
Climate Risks Prompt New Strategy for Island Water and Sanitation Networks
The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim, has underscored the importance of proactive measures…
CANCC Workshop in Maldives Highlights Urgency of Adaptation for Low-Lying Islands
The Maldives is currently hosting representatives from four other atoll nations—Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tokelau, and the…
Ooredoo Maldives Launches Raastas Surprise Campaign with Prizes Over MVR 100,000
Ooredoo Maldives has launched its latest promotional campaign, Raastas Surprise, turning everyday transactions into a…
EOI Open for USD 35M Cargo Handling Facility at Thilafushi
An invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) has been announced for the development of a…
Maldives Eyes More Global Franchises Through Local Partnerships
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has stated that the Maldivian government…
President Aims to Phase Out Black Market as Maldives Targets Official Dollar Rate by 2027
The Maldivian government has set a target to eliminate the black market for US dollars…