World’s Tallest Navigation Span Segment Installed in Maldives Under GMCP
A major engineering milestone was reached on 3 April 2025 with the successful erection of the tallest precast navigation span segment in the world as part of the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP), the Maldives’ largest infrastructure project to date.
According to the High Commission of India in the Maldives, the segment—measuring...
Maldives Elected to UN Commission on the Status of Women for 2026–2030 Term
The Maldives has secured a seat on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the first time, following a successful vote held in New York on 4 April 2025. The membership will cover the term 2026–2030.
The CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body dedicated to the promotion...
Report Highlights Data Gaps and Need for Enhanced Data Utilization to Strengthen Policymaking
The United Nations’ latest Annual Results Report for the Maldives has raised serious concerns over the country's limited availability of disaggregated and reliable data, warning that such gaps continue to undermine evidence-based policymaking and the ability to measure progress effectively.
According to the report, the absence of timely, accessible, and disaggregated data...
Understanding U.S. Tariffs: What They Mean for Maldives Trade
The United States’ decision to impose a new 10 percent baseline tariff on all imported goods is set to reshape global trade flows. However, for the Maldives, where exports to the U.S. are modest and already taxed at that rate, the immediate impact appears limited — especially for its primary export, fish.
Velana International Airport Braces for High Traffic on 4–7 April
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has issued an advisory warning of increased passenger traffic at Velana International Airport (VIA) on 4, 5, and 7 April 2025, due to the departure of Umrah pilgrims.
According to the company, travellers scheduled to depart on these dates are advised to arrive at least three hours...
President Discusses Clean Energy, Food Security and Digital Economy in Meeting with Leeds Officials
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held discussions with Honourable Alex Sobel, Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley, and senior officials across key sectors in the City of Leeds during his official visit to the United Kingdom.
According to the President’s Office, the meeting covered a wide range of topics, including healthcare,...
The Business of Politics in the Maldives – Money, Power, and the Vicious Cycle
In the Maldives, as the nation is grappling with economic instability, rising national debt, and a fragile tourism-dependent economy, the intersection of money and politics has once again come under scrutiny. A recent petition calling for a reduction in lawmakers’ salaries and benefits has reignited debates about the financial privileges of Members of Parliament (MPs) and their...
Dhiraagu Partners with Eid Baibalaa Challenge 1446 as Digital Sponsor
Dhiraagu has signed on as the Digital Partner for this year’s Eid Baibalaa Challenge 1446, an annual tournament that remains one of the Maldives’ most spirited Eid traditions. Organised by the Baibalaa Association of Maldives, the event kicked off on 1 April 2025 and will run through 6 April at Central Park in Hulhumalé.
UN Report Highlights Gaps in Protection and Sustainable Development for Maldives
A newly published report by the United Nations in the Maldives has drawn attention to key shortcomings in the country’s social protection, data systems, and climate adaptation efforts, while also spotlighting areas where significant progress has been made through multilateral cooperation and partnerships.
The UN Maldives Annual Results Report 2024 outlines the...
President Outlines Healthcare Strategy Focused on Local Access and Healthy Living
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has shared the Government’s current approach to developing the Maldives’ health sector, with a mix of infrastructure projects, preventive health efforts, and measures to increase access to services across both the capital region and outer islands.
During the Rayyithunnaa Eku podcast, the President said that addressing healthcare needs in the...
Shahid Calls for Global South Leadership in New World Order
Abdulla Shahid, the former Maldives Foreign Minister, has argued that the time has come for developing nations to take a leading role in shaping the future of global governance. Speaking at the What India Thinks Today Summit, the former President of the United Nations General Assembly outlined a vision for a new world order in which...
Tourist Arrivals in March Reach New High, But Growth Shows Signs of Normalising
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in March 2025 reached a record 203,464, continuing the upward trend in absolute numbers. Yet, a closer look reveals that the pace of growth is beginning to taper off, suggesting the post-pandemic tourism rebound may be settling into more stable territory.
The year-on-year increase for March stands...
President Floats Generational Tobacco Ban, Urges Traders to Exit the Industry
A generational ban on tobacco use is among new measures under consideration by the government, as President Dr Mohamed Muizzu outlines a stronger national stance on reducing smoking in the Maldives. The proposals were shared during the second episode of Rayyithunnaa Eku, a podcast aimed at fostering public dialogue and transparency in governance.
Cusat Study Ties Maldives Mangrove Dieback to Climate and Sea Level Shifts
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency of the Maldives has identified climate variability and localised sea level changes as the primary causes of a mass mangrove dieback in the island nation. The findings, published in the Regional Environmental Change journal, shed light...
India Notifies Export Quotas for Essential Commodities to Maldives for 2025-26
India has formally notified the export of specified quantities of essential commodities to the Maldives under the bilateral trade agreement between the two countries for the fiscal year 2025–26. The decision ensures that the Maldives will continue to receive critical food staples and construction materials without facing any trade restrictions, despite India’s broader export curbs on...
Tourism Sector GST Falls as Key Revenue Source in First Two Months of 2025
Maldives’ revenue collection for the first two months of 2025 reveals a mixed picture, with February marking a year-on-year increase while January experienced a decline compared to the same period in 2024. The revenue data, published by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), highlights a shift in tax dynamics, affected largely by corporate income tax deadlines...
Tourism Ministry Announces New Resort Bids in Key Atolls
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has opened bidding for the lease, development, operation, and management of tourist resorts in three lagoon plots across Kaafu and Haa Alifu Atolls, targeting both local and foreign investors. The bidding process forms part of the government’s continued efforts to expand tourism infrastructure and attract sustainable, high-value investment to the...
President Muizzu Visits Liverpool to Kick Off Tourism Campaign with Liverpool FC
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has departed for Liverpool, United Kingdom, to inaugurate a high-profile tourism promotion campaign in partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The visit marks the formal launch of a co-branded global initiative between Liverpool FC and Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)/Visit Maldives.
The Maldives was announced as the...
Maldives Ups Minimum Spend on Sovereignty Projects to USD 100 Million
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has amended Presidential Decree No. 2025/6, significantly increasing the minimum investment threshold for strategic development projects deemed essential to safeguarding the independence, sovereignty, and peace of the Maldives. The new threshold has been raised from USD 15 million to USD 100 million.
The amendment, publicised on Tuesday, marks...
Restaurant and Hotel Prices Surge Nearly 30 Percent Year-on-Year in Maldives
Prices in the restaurant and accommodation sector have risen by nearly 30 per cent over the past year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report published by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics.
While the month-on-month increase for February stood at a modest 0.17 per cent, the year-on-year rise reached a...
Gov’t Eyes Fast-Paced Rollout of 550 Development Projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that physical work on more than 550 development projects—including both new and previously stalled initiatives—will begin across the Maldives within March and April. The commitment was shared during the first episode of Rayyithunnaa Eku, a podcast launched by the President’s Office.
The announcement comes amid public concern...
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President Hails Rise in Dollar Remittances, Says USD 150M Sent to Banks Since January
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that USD 150 million has been remitted to local banks since January under the new foreign exchange regulations—representing a 40 per cent increase compared to previous figures.
The update came during the first episode of Rayyithunnaa Eku, a new podcast hosted by the President’s Office. Speaking on...
Last Chance to Tap and Win: Ooredoo’s Karaa Felhun Game Ends Soon with Grand Prize Up for Grabs
Gaming fans across the Maldives are being reminded that time is nearly up to join Ooredoo Maldives’ popular Ramadan mobile game, Karaa Felhun. With the game ending on the final day of Ramadan, this marks the last chance to tap, smash virtual watermelons, and potentially walk away with a 10-prize tech bundle.
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The Maldives has secured a seat on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the first time,...
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The United Nations’ latest Annual Results Report for the Maldives has raised serious concerns over the country's limited availability of disaggregated...
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