Foreign Ministers of Maldives and Sri Lanka Discuss Trade, Climate, and Fisheries Cooperation
Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and…
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Ramadan Preparations: STO Introduces Price-Stabilised Food Supplies
State Trading Organisation (STO) has commenced the sale of onions, eggs, and potatoes in the…
Ramadan Transport Restrictions: What Businesses in Malé Need to Know
Businesses in Malé City will need to adjust their logistics as the government has introduced…
Gov’t Warns Employers of Expulsion from Expat System Over Unpaid Fees
The government has warned employers that all services provided through the online expatriate system will…
IMF Warns of Rising Fiscal Risks in Maldives, Calls for Urgent Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Mission to the Maldives, issuing…
Maldives to Deport Expatriates Without Updated Biometric Data by April 20
The Maldives government has set a deadline of April 20 for employers to update the biometric data…
Construction and Retail Sectors Lead Maldives’ Economic Growth, Fisheries See Sharp Decline
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has released the Monthly Indicators of Economic Growth (MIEG)…
Maldives and SACEP Seek Stronger Regional Cooperation on Environmental Protection
The Maldives and the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) have explored ways to enhance…
President’s Austerity Plan Hits a Wall: Parliament Rejects Salary Cuts
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has unanimously advised President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to reconsider…
Minister Saeed: 141 Food Items to Be Monitored for Price Stability During Ramadan
The government has announced efforts to stabilise the prices of essential food items during the…
Gov’t Announces Changes to Aasandha to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a series of changes to the Aasandha system following…
Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel to Undertake Official Visit to Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, will undertake an official visit to Sri…
Employers in the Maldives Reminded to Pay Mandatory Ramadan Allowance by Labour Relations Authority
Employers in the Maldives are reminded to pay the mandatory Ramadan allowance of MVR 3,000…
Ooredoo Nation Unveils Ultimate Gaming Festival with MVR 240,000 Prize Pool
Ooredoo Nation is set to host the biggest gaming event of the year, the Ultimate…
Maldivian to Transport Maldives Hajj Corporation Pilgrims for2025 Hajj Season
Maldivian, the national airline, has entered a partnership with the Maldives Hajj Corporation to facilitate…
New High Commissioner of Maldives to India Presents Letter of Credence to the President of India
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to the Republic of India,…
Deputy Speaker Criticises Delays in Economic Reforms, Warns of Fiscal Challenges
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has raised concerns over delays in implementing key economic…
Concerns Mount Over Government’s Planned Taxi Fleet Amid Industry Backlash
The government’s plan to launch a state-run taxi fleet has drawn strong criticism from private…
Agriculture Minister Calls Food Security a Pillar of National Independence
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr Mariyam Mariya has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…
Parliament Questions Senior Police Officials’ Role Amid POLCO Corruption Probe
A parliamentary sub-committee has raised concerns over whether senior officials of the Maldives Police Service…
Maldives Calls for Greater Inclusion of SIDS in Multilateral System at Indian Ocean Conference
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel has urged for a more inclusive multilateral system that ensures…
Fisheries Ministry Partners with China for Aquaculture Training
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, in collaboration with China’s Fujian Fisheries Research Institute,…
Maldives, Türkiye Hold Talks on Expanding Tourism and Cultural Collaboration
The Maldives and Türkiye have held high-level discussions to enhance cooperation in tourism and culture,…
Tourist Arrivals in February Show Modest Growth Compared to Previous Years
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, a total of 119,835 tourists arrived in…