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President Muizzu’s Vision Delivers PayPal to Maldives, Unlocking a New Era of Opportunity

The arrival of PayPal in the Maldives stands as a landmark achievement of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's leadership, with a global financial giant placing...

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...

Muizzu Urges Addu Voters to Back PNC Candidates

President Mohamed Muizzu has called on the people of Addu City to support People’s National Congress candidates in the 2026 Local Council Elections, saying...

Maldives Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel prices at outlets run by Fuel Supply Maldives have been increased starting 05 March 2026, a move analysts link to turbulence in global...

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, at least 80 dead

An Iranian naval vessel has sunk in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast after what U.S. and Sri Lankan officials described as an...

Hormuz disruption drives carrier surcharges, SIDS brace for import shock

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime chokepoint linking the Arabian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is sliding into a de facto closure...

Maldives Fully Secures USD 500 Million Sukuk Repayment, Reserves Reach Historic High: President Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that the Maldives is fully prepared to meet its upcoming USD 500 million sukuk repayment, emphasizing that the...

President Muizzu: Mauritius’ Diplomatic Break Will Not Alter Chagos Reality

Addressing the Mauritius issue at today’s press briefing, Mohamed Muizzu strongly criticized Port Louis’ decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Maldives, describing the...

Maldives Calls for Immediate De-escalation Amid Escalating Middle East Hostilities

The Government of the Republic of Maldives has expressed “profound concern” over the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, urging all sides...

All Middle East Airlines Temporarily Suspended at Velana International Airport Amid Regional Airspace Turmoil

In response to the recent escalation of hostilities following coordinated United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, all Middle East‑bound and originating carriers at...

Maldives Representatives Attend India’s ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’ Defence Exercise

The Indian Air Force on Friday showcased its operational strength and defensive preparedness at the large-scale exercise ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’, held at the Pokhran Field...

Mauritius Severs Diplomatic Ties Following Maldives’ Firm Stand on Sovereignty

Mauritius has announced the severing of diplomatic relations with the Maldives following the Maldivian government’s position on the Chagos Islands dispute.The decision was taken...

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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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