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Maldives Enacts 90-Day On-Arrival Visa Scheme for Sri Lankans After Bilateral Talks

The Maldives has begun issuing 90-day visas on arrival to Sri Lankan nationals, a reciprocal arrangement that signals closer diplomatic engagement and aims to...

Maldives Presses for International Response to Gaza at High-Level UN Talks

At a high-level United Nations conference convened to advance the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Maldives has issued a forceful appeal for...

President Muizzu Departs for Singapore on Unofficial Visit

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed the Maldives on Thursday morning for an unofficial visit to Singapore, the President’s Office confirmed. The visit comes just weeks...

President Discusses Development Needs of Mandhoo

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has discussed the key needs of Mandhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with the island's Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC). The...

Gov’t Building Fire Now Controlled, Over Two Dozen in Need of Shelter

Over two dozen people are in need of shelter after the devastating fire in a government building in the capital Male’ early Thursday, National...

Parliament Approves Dhahaa Shu’aib as MIRA Board Member

The Parliament has unanimously approved the appointment of Dhahaa Shu’aib as a board member of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). Dhahaa was approved...

Parliament Approves Criminal Probe against Former President Solih

Parliament on Thursday signed off on a motion to conduct a criminal investigation into the dispute settlements ordered by the now defunct settlement committee. The...

Parliament goes into recess, Speaker says 73% work done

Parliament ended its last session of the year and went into recess on Thursday. Before ending the final session of the session, Speaker Abdul Raheem...

Maldives Receives 50 Tonnes of Dates from Saudi Arabia

The government has received 50 metric tonnes of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan. The...

President Forwards Nominations for Elections Commission, Broadcom for Parliament Approval

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday forwarded nominations for membership of the Elections Commission and Maldives Broadcasting Commission for Parliament approval. The nominations were sent...

Gov’t Building Fire Brings Three Ministries to a Halt as Health Agency Urges Caution

A devastating fire in a government building in the capital Male’ early Thursday has brought three separate ministries to a halt with public service...

New Anti-Gang Law to Impose Severe Penalties Amid Crackdown

The government proposed a new law to the Parliament on Thursday on gang related and other dangerous crimes, aiming to empower authorities amid a...

President Congratulates Saudi Arabia on Securing 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and...

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Maldives Sees Rise in Resort, Safari Occupancy

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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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