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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...

Fohdhoo harbor project delayed due to resident-requested changes

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Dr. Abdulla Muththalib, has stated that the harbor development project in Fohdhoo, Noonu Atoll, has been delayed to incorporate...

Ministry explores new higher education opportunities for Maldivians in Malaysia

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has announced efforts to expand opportunities for Maldivians to pursue higher education in Malaysia. This...

Maldives and Tajikistan sign visa exemption agreement

Maldives and Tajikistan have signed an agreement on mutual exemption of visa requirements, allowing nationals of both countries to travel visa-free for a period...

“Demand for Maldives Medical School increasing”

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has reported receiving 500 applications from a single country for admission to the Medical School...

Cities minister highlights efforts to address council concerns

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, Adam Shareef Umar, has held over 280 meetings with councils across the Maldives over the...

Gov’t to submit key bills to combat drug epidemic and gang crimes

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government’s plan to submit two bills to Parliament aimed at addressing the drug epidemic and banning gang-related...

Maldives criticises COP29 climate finance as insufficient, calls for increased aid

Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Thoriq Ibrahim, has voiced the Maldives’ concerns regarding the USD 300 billion allocated for climate finance at...

Works of Agricultural Economic Zone to begin early 2026

Managing Director of State Trading Organisation (STO) and Maldives Industrial Development Freezone Company (MIDFZ), Shimad Ibrahim, has announced that practical works on the Agricultural...

Minister notes importance attached to building peaceful and inclusive society

Minister of Social and Family Development Dr. Aishath Shiham has stated that the government is committed to ensuring peace and security for all and...

Education minister announces over 600 students pursue teaching careers this year

Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has revealed that more than 600 students have embarked on teaching careers this year as part of efforts...

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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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