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Saudi Delegation Arrives for Maldives’ Second Hajj and Umrah Conference

A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in the Maldives ahead of the nation’s second Hajj and Umrah Conference, scheduled for the 11th...

President Commits to Overhauling Housing Scheme for Greater Access

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to introduce constructive changes to the eligibility criteria for national housing schemes, aiming to ease the capital’s...

Maldives Launches Nationwide Visitor Survey Amid Record Tourist Arrivals

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced the launch of the Maldives Visitor Survey, a nationwide initiative designed to collect data from tourists...

“Government will resolve major societal issues neglected by previous administrations”

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has reaffirmed the government's steadfast commitment to addressing significant societal issues that were neglected by previous...

President ratifies amendment to the constitution

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified a series of pivotal constitutional amendments passed by Parliament. The amendments, proposed by Parliamentarian Mohamed Shahidh on behalf...

Parliament Committee passes constitutional amendment to enforce anti-defection rules

The Committee of the Whole House has passed a constitutional amendment stipulating that parliamentarians will lose their membership if they change political parties or...

Transport Ministry reports significant drop in vehicle registrations in Male’ City

Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation disclosed that the number of vehicles registered in the capital Male' City has significantly decreased over the past...

Gov’t to introduce co-pay system to strengthen health services

The 2025 state budget introduces key reforms to strengthen the Maldives' health insurance system, with a focus on increasing contributions from insured individuals. Set...

Previous administrations talked about reforms, but took no action: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has remarked that while previous administrations frequently discussed implementing significant reforms to improve the financial system, they failed to...

Gov’t proposes bill to ban foreign military forces deployment without parliamentary approval

The government has proposed a bill to the parliament, aimed at restricting foreign military personnel from operating in the Maldives for any purpose other...

MNU and University of Melbourne sign agreement for research collaboration

The Maldives National University (MNU) and the University of Melbourne have formalized an agreement to collaborate on research initiatives. The agreement was signed during...

Heavy rains cause damage to homes on several islands

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported significant damage to homes across several islands in the southern and central parts of the Maldives,...

Maldives achieves goal of deporting 5,000 illegal expatriates

Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed has announced that the administration has successfully achieved its goal of deporting 5,000 illegal expatriates from...

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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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