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Floating solar is here. What other PV options could power the Maldives?

Last week brought a milestone Maldivian energy planners have been working toward for years. Swimsol, the Austria-based marine solar specialist, switched on a 2.4...

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Maldives After Middle East Suspension

The airline will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha, restoring a critical air corridor for tourists, cargo, and perishable imports following disruption...

Maldives Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel prices at outlets run by Fuel Supply Maldives have been increased starting 05 March 2026, a move analysts link to turbulence in global...

Government’s Forex Bill Clears Committee Stage

The Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament has endorsed the government-proposed Foreign Currency Bill (Forex Bill), which aims to mitigate the foreign currency shortage...

New Sports Fishing Harbours Will Help Boost Tourism, Says Minister Shiyam

The development of harbours across five regions, equipped specifically for sports fishing, including the necessary equipment, will significantly boost tourist arrivals and benefit the...

Maldives Revenue Surpasses US$122 Million in November, MIRA Reports

The state collected US$122.57 million in November 2024, a 13.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA)...

Gov’t says Membership Register Will Encourage Young Fishermen

The new fishermen membership register will encourage more young people to seek a career in fisheries, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam...

Ministry Announces Scholarships for Fisheries and Natural Resources Studies

The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has announced the opening of scholarship applications for studies in the fields of fishery and natural resources....

Maldives Explores Investment Opportunities with Oman

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has met with Sultan bin Salim bin Said Al Habsi, the Minister of Finance of Oman, to...

Funding for Fishery Sector Development Secured, Reveals Minister Shiyam

The administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has successfully secured all necessary funding to advance its plans for the fishery sector, Minister of Fisheries...

Payments to Fishermen Processed Within 48 hours, Presidential Pledge fulfilled

Payments to local fishermen have been processed within 48 hours for the first time, in line with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's pledges for the...

Tourist Arrival Numbers Cross 2023 Figures

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced that the Maldives' tourist arrival numbers have surpassed the previous year's arrival figures. In 2023, the island nation...

President Pledges Airport in Alifu Alifu Atoll to Boost Development

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday pledged a domestic airport for Alifu Alifu Atoll, saying such ease of access was essential to bring much...

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Statistics have shown that resort occupancy rates increased in...

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The growth of the tourism sector is dependent on...

Minister Urges More Oversight from Four Pillars of Gov’t, People to Strengthen Decentralised Governance

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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