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Day 20 of Iran-US-Israel war sends a deeper shock through energy markets and the global economy

Day 20 of the Iran-US-Israel war marked a dangerous turning point, with the battlefield and the global energy system colliding more directly than at...

Iran strikes UAE transport and energy hubs as Maldives faces deeper tourism risk

A fresh escalation in the Gulf is now raising sharper concerns for the Maldives, after BBC News reported that Iran struck key sites in...

MIFCO diesel hike adds pressure as Maldives faces wider fuel supply risk

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company, MIFCO, has sharply increased the price of diesel it sells to fishermen and the general public, in a move...

Maldives-Saudi Fund Commit to Timely Completion of Ongoing Projects

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Chief Executive of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Murshid on Monday reaffirmed their commitment...

Economic Minister Heads to Türkiye to Enhance Trade Partnerships

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed has departed on an official visit to Türkiye to boost economic ties between the two countries. According...

President attends official signing of second additional loan agreement for VIA expansion

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has attended the official signing with Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), for the second additional loan agreement for the expansion...

President Dr Muizzu Bestows Order of Muleege Dynasty Upon Saudi Fund Chief

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu awarded the distinguished Order of the Dignified Rule of the Muleege Dynasty (ODRMD) to Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive...

Maldives Sees 300 Percent Hike in Sea to Air Cargo Transshipments

Velana International Airport (VIA) has seen a 300 percent increase in sea to air cargo transshipments in the past few months, the airport operator,...

Maldivian Makes Fresh Announcement for Second Wide-Body Aircraft

Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian has annulled its first announcement, to issue a fresh one, seeking proposals for a second wide-body aircraft. Maldivian introduced its first...

Türkiye to Donate Dogan-Class Fast Attack Craft to Maldives

Türkiye will donate the TCG Volkan (P-343), a Dogan-class fast attack craft, to the Maldives as part of a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening...

President decides to implement generational tobacco ban for all individuals born on or after January 1, 2007

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, upon his Cabinet’s recommendation, has decided to implement a generational tobacco ban, prohibiting the sale, purchase, and use of tobacco...

March Revenue Collections Exceed Forecasts by 26.1 Percent

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported USD291.2 million in revenue collection last month, which is 15.1 percent more than the same period last year. According...

President reaffirms commitment to resolving US dollar rate issues for students on loan schemes

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated his commitment to addressing the difficulties faced by students under the Government loan scheme in obtaining US dollars...

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The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

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Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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