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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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: The Permanent Address Dilemma, Inequality and Economic Challenges in Maldives Residency Rights
The issue of permanent address and residency rights in the Maldives has long been a topic of contention, revealing underlying inequalities and...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Falling Birth Rates Aren’t a Mystery. They’re a Mirror
The 2025 edition of the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population report marks a shift in how the world is...
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has introduced a new addition to its aircraft livery in celebration of the country’s 60th...
Tourism Architect and Statesman Hassan Sobir Passes Away
Hassan Sobir, a veteran public servant and diplomat who played a defining role in shaping the Maldives’ tourism sector and foreign relations,...
When a Promotion Isn’t Always an Upgrade: Rethinking Leadership in the Workplace
Promotions are typically viewed as a reward for performance, but moving into a management role is not always as straightforward or beneficial...
New Velana Terminal Opens with Maldivian A330 Flight
Velana International Airport’s long-awaited new terminal began operations yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the Maldives’ aviation development. The first service at...
Sri Lankan President Arrives in Maldives for First Official State Visit
The President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arrived in the Maldives on Monday to commence his first state visit...
