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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...

Alibaba to Host E-Commerce Workshop for Maldivians

Global e-commerce leader Alibaba will host an online workshop for Maldivian entrepreneurs and e-commerce enthusiasts on 16 November, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development...

Attorney General’s Office Proposes Key Changes to Media Bill

The Attorney General’s Office has submitted 14 key amendments to the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, aiming to address concerns raised by journalists,...

Government to Amend Laws to Reduce Benefits for Former Presidents and MPs

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to amend legislation to reduce the benefits granted to former presidents and members of Parliament. The decision comes...

President’s Responsive Governance Transforming Local Voices into Tangible Policy Changes

Since taking office, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has distinguished his presidency through a relentless commitment to grassroots engagement, prioritising direct visits to islands across...

WDCs to Receive Historic Budget Boost Under President Muizzu’s 2026 Fiscal Plan

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled a sweeping set of budgetary and administrative reforms aimed at bolstering the capacity and influence of Women’s Development...

President Muizzu Acts on Council Grievances With Overhaul of Fiscal Grant System

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a comprehensive reform to the fiscal block grant formula used to allocate funds to local councils, aiming to...

Govt Channels USD 220 Million Toward Debt Obligations in Latest Quarter

The government spent USD 220.52 million on debt servicing during the second quarter of 2025, according to newly released figures from the Ministry of...

At the SCO Plus Meeting, the President spoke about the Palestinian cause and the need for justice

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu passionately urged the international community and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to come together in a united front to support...

BML ATM Initiative Sees Drop in Customer Service from Branches

Bank of Maldives (BML) ATM initiative has led to a significant drop in the number of its customers seeking services from its branches, the...

Warm Welcome for BeOnd Airline’s Inaugural Flight to VIA’s New Terminal

BeOnd Airline on Saturday became the first luxury airline to dock at Velana International Airport (VIA)’s new international passenger terminal. The arrival of BeOnd Airlines...

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Maldives Sees Rise in Resort, Safari Occupancy

Statistics have shown that resort occupancy rates increased in...

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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