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…
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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…
Gov’t to Prevent Price Hikes on Essential Goods During Ramadan
The government will take necessary measures to ensure food prices remain stable during the upcoming…
Gov’t Reports Progress in Curbing Black Market Dollar Trade
Tourism Minister Thorig Ibrahim has stated that the government’s efforts to curb the black market…
Economic Minister Denies Link Between China FTA and Drop in Import Duty Earnings
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed stated on Saturday that there is no connection between the Free…
Sinan Ali Appointed as MTCC’s Chief Operating Officer
Board director Sinan Ali has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of…
Over 450 Nominees in the Running for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), have closed with over 450 entries,…
MACL Joins ‘Saafu Roadha’ with Over 500 Employees in Cleanup Drive
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has participated in the ‘Saafu Roadha’ programme, an initiative led by the Ministry…
HDC Fires Two Senior Officials Amid Corruption Investigation
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has dismissed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Abdulla Faid and Chief Business Officer…
Saudi Cabinet Approves MoU to Strengthen Trade Ties with the Maldives
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade relations…
Vice President: ‘Climate Disasters Do Not Wait for Politics’
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has urged global leaders to take decisive action on climate…
Maldives Issues First SEZ Permit for Floating Solar Project
The Maldives has issued its first Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Permit under the SEZ Act,…
Veligaa Hardware Expands with New Outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 2
Veligaa Hardware has expanded its footprint in the Maldives with the launch of a new…
Maldivian Secures EASA Part-145 Certification, Expanding Aircraft Maintenance Capabilities
Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), the operator of the national airline Maldivian, has obtained the…
Hamdhy Ageel Dismissed as President of Privatization and Corporatization Board
Hamdhy Ageel has been dismissed from his position as president of the Privatization and Corporatization…
Former Finance Minister to Lead Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone
Former Minister of Finance Dr Ahmed Shafeeq has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer…
Maldives Expands Smoking Bans, Introduces Stricter Tobacco Controls
The government has introduced stricter tobacco control regulations as part of its ongoing efforts to…
India Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Maldives During Speaker’s Visit
India’s Vice President and Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep…
Maldives’ Economic Reforms Must Be Fast-Tracked, Warns IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again urged the Maldivian government to accelerate its…