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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…