Is the Maldives Tourism Losing Its Identity in the Rush for More Tourists?
Being the Maldives was always more than enough. The real danger is forgetting why.
The Price of Residency: What the Maldives Must Fix Before Welcoming Wealth
This week, the Maldives officially entered the global investment migration market. In partnership with Henley & Partners, the country is launching its...
CEO Summit 2025: Leaders Outline Blueprint for a Resilient Maldives
The Corporate Maldives CEO Summit 2025, held on 18 June at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La, brought together leaders across sectors to...
Green Tax in Focus: Tourism Growth Fuels Fiscal and Environmental Gains
Green Tax Revenue Surges with Tourism Recovery
As of 5 June 2025, the Green Tax has generated MVR 966.3...
State-Owned Enterprises: Strategic Assets or Economic Burdens?
Within the span of a week, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu established two new state-owned enterprises (SOEs), aiming to address financial and infrastructural...
Eager to Work, Nowhere to Go: A Portrait of Maldivian Youth in Today’s Labour...
The recent turnout of nearly 1,000 young Maldivians for just 50 entry-level positions at the Maldives Immigration has reignited an ongoing conversation...
Rethinking DEI and Meritocracy in the Maldives
Across much of the world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has shifted from being a progressive rallying cry to a contested ideal....
When the State Goes Digital Before It Goes Honest
In a glossy rollout that included international delegates and a flurry of press releases, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu unveiled Maldives 2.0, a...
Tourism Carried the Economy. Again.
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s recently released Annual Report for 2024 paints a deceptively upbeat picture. At first glance, the 5.1% expansion...
Maldives’ Pension Timebomb: Why Reform Is No Longer Optional
Fifteen years ago, the Maldives introduced its landmark Pension Act, a promise of security for the ageing, built around a seemingly...
What Does a Healthy Economy Look Like for the Maldives?
In the Maldives, discussions around economic health frequently hinge on metrics such as GDP growth, tourist arrivals, and foreign investment flows....
Beyond Tourism: Why the Maldives Must Invest in Its People
The Maldives has been exporting its brightest minds and importing its workforce for decades. While resorts thrive and the world marvels at...
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...
Can Cricket Heal the Maldives’ India Tourism Crisis?
The Maldives’ tourism industry has been thriving with record visitor numbers, yet one notable weak spot has emerged: tourist arrivals from...
Exchange Rate Pressures and Their Impact on Consumer Prices in the Maldives
The Maldives’ reliance on imports for essential goods has made exchange rate stability a vital factor in managing domestic inflation. With the...
The Politicisation of the Maldives Monetary Authority: A Call for Central Bank Independence
Recent events have reignited concerns about political influence over the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), illustrating the urgent need to safeguard the institution's...
Maldives’ Food Ad Regulation: Poorly Thought Out and Costly
The Maldives government is finding itself on shaky ground with the recent introduction of the Food Advertising Regulations, enforced by the Maldives...
The Fragile Balance: Separation of Powers, Absolute Power, and the Future of the Maldives
On 26 February 2025, the Maldives witnessed a seismic shift in its democratic framework. The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), leveraging its...
Report: Misleading Marketing in Maldives Tourism Exposes Regulatory Failures
Gaps in tourism regulations have allowed businesses to market themselves in ways that contradict their official classifications. The lack of strict oversight...
Report: Maldivians Still Overlooked in Resort Jobs Despite Localisation Efforts
The Maldivian hospitality industry remains one of the largest employers in the country, yet systemic biases continue to limit the representation of...
Report: Economic Reforms or Executive Decrees? A Look at Parliament’s Role
As the People’s Majlis reconvened for its fourth session today, the previous term’s legislative actions come under scrutiny. The third session of...
Report: When the Enforcers Become the Entrepreneurs
The role of the police and military is simple in theory. The police enforce the law, the military safeguards national security, and...
Report: The Private Sector’s Role in the Maldives’ Climate Fight
The Maldives faces an existential threat from climate change. With tourism and fisheries constituting nearly half of the nation's GDP and employment,...
Report: Pilgrims Stranded, Taxpayers Left to Foot the Bill
For many Maldivians, performing Umrah is both a spiritual aspiration and a significant financial investment. However, recurring scandals involving Umrah tour operators...
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The long-awaited new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) was officially inaugurated on Saturday evening, marking a major milestone in the...
Bank of Maldives Introduces INR Accounts to Boost Cross-Border Transactions
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for the first time in the country, in what it describes as...
Sri Lanka to Grant One-Year Visas to Maldivians from August
Maldivians will soon be eligible for one-year visas to Sri Lanka, with the new policy set to come into effect at the...
FTA Negotiations to Commence Between Maldives and India
The governments of the Maldives and India have formally agreed to commence negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant...
Maldives to Link Favara with India’s UPI to Ease Cross-Border Payments
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) to connect Favara, the Maldives’ national instant...
