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President Muizzu: PayPal Launch Clears the Way for Maldivians to Compete Worldwide

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has urged Maldivian creators and innovators to seize a newly opened path to establish themselves in international markets, following the...

Tourism Tax Lifts Maldives State Revenue to 19.1 Billion Rufiyaa in 2026

The Maldives recorded a sharp rise in government income during the first months of 2026, driven largely by stronger receipts from the tax levied...

President Muizzu Delivers on Promise as PayPal Officially Launches in the Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has delivered on yet another key promise, with PayPal now officially available in the Maldives. The President personally launched the...

Attorney General to Submit Data Protection Bill to Parliament Within Days

Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced on Wednesday that his office will submit a bill to the People's Majlis aimed at protecting personal data, with...

Milandhoo Airport Land Reclamation Completed in Just 31 Days

The land reclamation work required for the construction of an airport in Milandhoo, Shaviyani Atoll has been completed in just one month, marking a...

Housing applications open to Malé residents of under a year, ministry confirms

Under the government's "Housing for All" policy, applications for plots and flats from those who transferred their residency to Malé were previously limited to...

President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Highlights Government’s Unprecedented Support for Maldivian Media

As the Maldives joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a strong call to protect journalists' rights...

Maldives Pledges Comprehensive Labour Reform on May Day, Vows to Clear Backlog at Labour Relations Authority

Key points: Minister Ali Ihsan affirms that workers form the backbone of every national achievement Government commits to full enforcement of the Industrial Relations...

Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Defection Law, Strengthening Parliamentary Authority and Political Stability

In a decisive ruling reinforcing the authority of Parliament and the stability of the country’s democratic framework, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality...

Investigation into newsroom does not breach press freedom – Homeland Security Minister

A recent police search of a local media outlet was not an attack on press freedom, but a lawful step in response to serious...

Freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law – Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed

Freedom of expression in the Maldives is guaranteed under the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly within the principles of Islam and the law,...

Captain Hussein Shafeeg Appointed as MPL Managing Director

Captain Hussein Shafeeg was today appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). In a post on social media, the Privatisation and Corporatisation...

HRCM Urges Action Against Incitement and Hate Speech at Nightly Political Rallies

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has called on authorities to take action against speakers at ongoing political rallies in Malé who,...

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Maldives Sees Rise in Resort, Safari Occupancy

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Maritime, Aviation Development Key to Tourism Growth, says MACL Chief

The growth of the tourism sector is dependent on...

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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