Report: Maldives Sets Sail Towards Economic Diversification with Bunkering Ambitions
The Maldives is charting a new course in its economic journey. In a bold move to diversify its tourism-dependent economy, the government...
Report: Bridging Horizons, The Maldives’ Imperative to Maintain Close Ties with India
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's recent state visit to India from 6th to 10th October 2024 marked a significant milestone in Maldives-India relations....
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...
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....
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: Gov’t Subsidies, from Generalised Support to Targeted Transfers
Government subsidies have long played a crucial role in supporting households and mitigating the impact of economic pressures on vulnerable communities. However,...
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: What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Climate Diplomacy and the Maldives
A second Trump administration could bring considerable challenges for climate diplomacy, climate finance, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like the Maldives,...
Report: Mitigating Brain Drain, Economic Impacts and Solutions for the Maldives
Brain drain, the emigration of highly skilled professionals, poses significant economic challenges for the Maldives. The departure of doctors, engineers, educators, and...
Report: Rising Energy Costs, Advocating for Enhanced Renewable Energy Incentives
Residents of Malé City have seen a significant rise in their electricity bills, creating a financial burden for many households. This situation...
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...
Report: Unravelling the Economic Fragility of the Maldives
The Calm Before the Storm
The Maldives, often perceived as a tropical haven, is on the brink of an...
Report: Maldives’ Subsidy System, A Lifeline for the People or a Boon for the...
The Maldives' economy relies heavily on state subsidies to ease the cost of living for its citizens. From healthcare and electricity to...
Report: Financial Reforms for Resilience, Maldives’ Push for Concessional Financing
In the kaleidoscopic archipelago of the Maldives, where azure waters meet coral atolls, an urgent call for financial reform echoes through the...
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: Maldives’ Foreign Exchange Regulations Spark Debate Among Tourism Stakeholders
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has recently implemented significant changes to the nation’s foreign currency regulations, aiming to address persistent foreign exchange...
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...
Report: Maldives Grapples with Dollar Crisis as Public Debt Surpasses MVR 135 Billion
The Maldives is facing a severe dollar crisis that has ignited intense discussions among government officials, business leaders, and citizens. The escalating...
Report: State Burdened by Retirement Allowances for Former Presidents, Parliament Members, and Judges
Under the Parliamentary Privileges and Powers Act (Act no: 5/2013), MPs completing one term are entitled to a retirement allowance of 30%...
Report: Tourist’s Death Sparks Debate Over Safety in Maldives’ Local Tourism Sector
The recent drowning of a Chinese tourist while snorkelling near Maafushi has cast a harsh light on the safety practices within the...
Report: Navigating Low Season, Maldives Tourism Confronts New Realities and Opportunities
The Maldives, known for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches, was among the first countries to reopen its borders after the COVID-19...
Report: From Volume to Value, Rethinking Success in Maldives Tourism
The Maldives has achieved a significant milestone in its tourism sector, reaching 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024, a record that illustrates...
Report: An Island Nation’s Hunger, Can the Maldives Cultivate Food Security in a Sea...
Nestled amidst turquoise waters, the Maldives archipelago evokes images of paradise. Yet, beneath the idyllic surface lies a vulnerability - a dependence...
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,...
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Ministry Invites EOIs for Kinbidhoo–Veymandoo Causeway and Elaa Tourism Island Project
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