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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...

Gov’t Repays Costly USD100 Million Loan to Foreign Agency

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maldives Explores Deeper Tourism Collaborations on ITB Sidelines

Minister of Tourism and Environment, Thoriq Ibrahim has met with several key travel and tourism firms on the sidelines of the ongoing ITB Berlin...

The President urges the people to see Ramadan as a golden opportunity to resolve issues with loved ones and align their actions

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu urged the people to view this Ramadan as a golden opportunity to align their actions, take pride in their Muslim...

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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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