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HEP Muizzu pledges law to shield Islam, urges nation to put country before self

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu used his National Day address to announce that legislation creating a strong institutional framework to guarantee no law contrary to...

President Commissions Australia-Donated Coast Guard Vessel CGS Imaduddin

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Commander-in-Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, today commissioned the Coast Guard vessel CGS Imaduddin, donated by the government of...

Maldives Marks 61st Independence Day with Ceremony at Republic Square

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended the official celebrations marking the 61st Independence Day of the Maldives, held at Republic...

Land Transfers Begin in Gulhifalhu under Binveriya Scheme

The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has started transferring land plots in Gulhifalhu to recipients under the government’s Binveriya housing scheme. According to the...

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority Reports MVR 2.12 Billion in August Revenue

The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported total revenue of MVR 2.12 billion for August 2025, reflecting a 6.9 per cent increase compared...

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...

Fiscal Stability Strengthened by Tourism and Spending Discipline

The Maldives recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 534.6 million as of 28 August 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest Weekly Fiscal...

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...

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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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