Business

Apple Launches iPhone 17, iPhone Air and Apple Watch Ultra 3

MNN - 1 day ago

Apple has announced its latest range of devices, including the iPhone 17, the new iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 and updated Apple Watch models,...

Fiscal Stability Strengthened by Tourism and Spending Discipline

MNN - 2 days ago

The Maldives recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 534.6 million as of 28 August 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest Weekly Fiscal...

Shangri-La Enters a New Era with Kuok Hui Kwong at the Helm

MNN - 2 days ago

A new chapter has begun for Shangri-La, the hotel group that helped define the idea of “Asian luxury.” The brand has announced Kuok Hui...

MIRA receives USD112 million in October; 30.5% more than expected

Editor - November 13, 2024

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has received USD 112 million in October, which is a 14.2% decrease compared to the same month the previous...

Gov’t pays outstanding bills worth USD428 million to state-owned enterprises

Editor - November 12, 2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that a total of USD428 million has been paid to settle outstanding debts owed to state-owned enterprises (SOEs). When...

Standard population for urban centers is at least 10,000 people

Editor - November 10, 2024

Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed has announced that the population for urban centres in the Maldives has been...

Fisheries minister announces concessions for mariculture industry investors

Editor - November 10, 2024

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has announced that proposals for mariculture, or sea farming, in the Maldives have been received from...

“State budget 2025 will prioritise the commitments of the President”

Editor - November 9, 2024

Ministry of Finance has announced that the state budget 2025 will prioritise fulfilling the commitments of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, with a particular focus...

BML launches nationwide ATM expansion project

Editor - November 7, 2024

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched a special project aimed at expanding its ATM service nationwide to enhance financial accessibility across the country....

Next year’s budget to be the first to follow IMF guidelines: Gov’t

Editor - November 5, 2024

Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Finance Ahmed Saeed Musthafa has stated that next year’s state budget will be the first to be prepared...

Shipment from India transported via Sea-to-Air Cargo services to Europe

Editor - November 4, 2024

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that a shipment from India has been transported Germany, via Sea-to-Air Cargo services. MACL stated that the...

Aasandha Company announces changes to prioritise private insurance

Editor - November 2, 2024

The national health insurance provider, Aasandha Company Limited, has announced changes its outpatient services to prioritise private insurance schemes. The company stated that this...