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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...

MNDF concludes “Operation Hiraas Faas”, inspected 144 chemical storages

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Services has concluded its "Operation Hiraas Faas", an operation carried out to investigate chemical storages. The...

Education Ministry opens enrolment opportunities for first grade students

Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for enrolment in Lower Kindergarten (LKG), Upper Kindergarten (UKG), and first grade at government schools...

MNU to hold graduation for first batch of medical school this month

Maldives National University (MNU) announces plans to hold the graduation of its first batch of medical school students on October 31. The university's council...

Gov’t collects biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants

Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed that biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants have been collected up to date, under Operation Kurangi. Operation...

President to increase import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products

In a bid to reduce tobacco consumption, the President has announced an increase in import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products. This decision aims...

ECM has begun the process of dissolving MRM

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has begun the process of dissolving the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), a month after initially announcing its intention...

Chinese Embassy provides assistance to 32 higher education students

The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has provided assistance to 32 students pursuing higher education. These students, enrolled at the Maldives National University (MNU)...

183 students sit for Bar Council examination this year

A total of 183 students participated in the Bar Council examination held by the Bar Council of Maldives. This compulsory examination, mandated by the...

The wealthy receive 45% of Subsidies while the poor get just 8%

The World Bank's recent report, "Maldives Development Update - Seeking Stability in Turbulent Times," reveals that the wealthiest in the Maldives benefit disproportionately from...

Gov’t initiates efforts to launch comprehensive masterplan against thalassemia

The government has announced plans to launch a comprehensive national masterplan, aiming to reduce the number of thalassemia cases reported. Efforts to combat thalassemia...

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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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