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Maldives freezes retail fuel prices for now as oil shock deepens across global markets

The Maldivian government says it has no immediate plan to raise retail fuel prices, even as the oil shock spreading from the Middle East...

Malé warehouse fire exposes regulatory gaps and sharpens urgency of port relocation

A fire at a Prime Fertiliser warehouse in Maafannu has again exposed how dangerous-chemical storage remains entangled with daily life in the capital, despite...

MIFCO diesel hike adds pressure as Maldives faces wider fuel supply risk

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company, MIFCO, has sharply increased the price of diesel it sells to fishermen and the general public, in a move...

Govt Reviewing Plans for Specialised Hospitals in Medical Tourism Drive, Says Health Minister

The Maldives, an international beacon of luxury tourism, is moving to expand its economic footprint with a foray into medical tourism—a sector poised for...

Majeedhiyya School is a “garden of knowledge”: President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has described Majeedhiyya School as the “Garden of Knowledge” of the nation. The president expressed this on a post he shared...

Maldives Bemoans Challenges SIDS Face to Align with ICAO Standards

Maldives like most Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face considerable challenges in aligning with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices, the...

Maldives Takes Helm of UN Tourism Commission for South Asia

The Maldives has been named Chair of the United Nations Tourism Commission for South Asia (CSA) for the 2025-2027 term, underscoring its rising influence...

Maldives strengthens tobacco trade regulations

The Maldivian Ministry of Health now requires all individuals and businesses dealing with tobacco to obtain official licences, as part of the General Rules...

Minister Saeed calls for more civil political discourse

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has expressed concern regarding recent remarks made by former Vice President Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, commenting on...

Minister Lauds Pivotal Role of Doctors in National Progress

Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has hailed the pivotal role played by doctors in national progress. In a message posted on social media to...

President Hails Doctors for Aiding Effort for Better Health System

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has paid a special tribute to local doctors for the advice and cooperation in his Administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen...

President to address the press on May 3rd, reaffirming commitment to transparency

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that sharing information with the public remains a top priority, and as part of this commitment, he will address...

Saudi Fund Initiates 400 Affordable Housing Units Project in Maldives

The 400 affordable housing units project funded by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) was initiated on Monday. The project worth USD25 million was initiated...

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Maldives Sees Rise in Resort, Safari Occupancy

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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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