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Nominations for President’s Award for Special Achievement Now Open

The Special Awards Committee opened nominations for the ‘President's Award for Special Achievement’ and published the award criteria in the Government Gazette. Applications for nominations...

MDP at 20: Once a Movement, Now a Memory?

By the time the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) began its 20th anniversary run through the streets of Hulhumale’, the turnout (or the lack of...

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...

Foreign Minister reaffirms Maldives’ support for Palestinian independence

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has reaffirmed the Maldives' steadfast support for the Palestinian people's legitimate pursuit of independence and self-determination. His...

Gov’t choses Nellaidhoo as first island for Waqf Project implementation

The government has decided to establish the first Waqf building within the atolls in Nellaidhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll. A ceremony was held at the Ministry...

Maldives and China signs agreement to develop housing units in Eydhafushi

Maldives has signed an agreement with a Chinese business, Sinohydro Corporation, to develop 1,000 housing units in Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll. The agreement was signed...

Gov’t confirms nationwide ID and passport expansion to be completed by 2025

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihsan, has announced that the nationwide project to expand the delivery of national identity cards and passports...

Maldives and Azerbaijan sign visa exemption and tourism cooperation agreements

The Maldives and Azerbaijan have signed two significant bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening their cooperation. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr....

Health Minister envisions a new chapter for Maldives’ health sector

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has declared that the next four years will mark the beginning of a completely new chapter in the...

President inaugurates Dharumavantha Hospital as a tertiary facility

Dharumavantha Hospital has been officially opened as a tertiary hospital equipped with modern facilities. Following development, the hospital was inaugurated by President Dr. Mohamed...

President reaffirms Maldives’ support for Palestine on independence declaration anniversary

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended heartfelt wishes to President of Palestine Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa...

Gov’t bans importation of vape starting today

The government has banned the importation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping devices, and complementary products to the Maldives, starting today. The ban took effect...

“Previous administration designated projects to islands for political gains”

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has criticised the previous administration for including numerous island-based projects in the state budget for political...

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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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