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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...

Previous administrations talked about reforms, but took no action: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has remarked that while previous administrations frequently discussed implementing significant reforms to improve the financial system, they failed to...

Gov’t proposes bill to ban foreign military forces deployment without parliamentary approval

The government has proposed a bill to the parliament, aimed at restricting foreign military personnel from operating in the Maldives for any purpose other...

MNU and University of Melbourne sign agreement for research collaboration

The Maldives National University (MNU) and the University of Melbourne have formalized an agreement to collaborate on research initiatives. The agreement was signed during...

Heavy rains cause damage to homes on several islands

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported significant damage to homes across several islands in the southern and central parts of the Maldives,...

Maldives achieves goal of deporting 5,000 illegal expatriates

Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed has announced that the administration has successfully achieved its goal of deporting 5,000 illegal expatriates from...

Foreign minister hails success of “Maldives First” policy under President Muizzu

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has lauded President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s “Maldives First” policy, describing it as a transformative approach that has...

Defence minister highlights redeployment of foreign troops as major milestone

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has highlighted the redeployment of foreign military personnel from the Maldives—ensuring no foreign troops remain stationed in the...

President unveils plans for youth-focused “Zuvaanunge Third Space”

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to transform the Muliaage vehicle garage on Lily Magu into the "Zuvaanunge Third Space", a dedicated centre...

Deputy Speaker calls for termination of mismanaged Aasandha agreements

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has called for the termination of Aasandha agreements that have been structured to benefit specific groups or parties....

First Lady urges to implement policies proactively

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has urged to proactively implement the policies rather than being hesitant. She made the remark at a function today to...

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2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

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