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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...

Nominations Open for Pension Office Board

Editor - March 12, 2025

Nominations have been open for a position on Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO) board of directors. MPAO is seeking to fill the vacancy of one...

Gov’t Repays Costly USD100 Million Loan to Foreign Agency

Editor - March 11, 2025

The Ministry of Finance and Planning has repaid a USD100 million loan taken from a foreign financial agency during the previous Maldivian Democratic Party...

SDFC to open applications for ‘Viyafaari Ehee’ loan on March 16

Editor - March 10, 2025

The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has announced that applications for the Viyafaari Ehee loan will open on March 16, 2025. This initiative is designed...

Maldives Greets Over 570 Cruise Passengers from Seychelles

Editor - March 10, 2025

The Maldives welcomed more than 570 visitors on 8 March with the arrival of the cruise ship MS Insignia from the Seychelles. The arrival...

Across China: SW China’s pumpkins go global, boosting rural export

Editor - March 8, 2025

Yang Chuang, a farmer in a remote village in southwest China's Guizhou Province, harvested over 700 tonnes of pumpkins last year, which were processed...

MTCC to Open Henveiru and Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminals to Public Operators

Editor - March 7, 2025

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced that the Henveiru Ferry Terminal and Hulhumale’ Ferry Terminal will be opened to public ferry...

ITB Berlin 2025: A Crucial Boost for Maldives Tourism, Says Minister Ibrahim

Editor - March 7, 2025

The Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025 has been acclaimed as a significant triumph, serving as a vital forum to bolster tourist arrivals to the...

Dhiraagu wins award for fastest 5G network in Maldives

Editor - March 7, 2025

Dhiraagu has been recognised as the provider of the fastest 5G network in the Maldives, winning the Speedtest Awards presented by Ookla, a global...

Visam to Remain on MIFSA Board Despite Stepping Down as Registrar

Editor - March 6, 2025

Mariyam Visam will continue to serve on the governing board of Maldives International Financial Service Authority (MIFSA) despite stepping down as the Registrar of...