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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...

Gov’t collects biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants

Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed that biometric data of over 4,000 immigrants have been collected up to date, under Operation Kurangi. Operation...

President to increase import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products

In a bid to reduce tobacco consumption, the President has announced an increase in import duties on cigarettes and tobacco products. This decision aims...

ECM has begun the process of dissolving MRM

The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has begun the process of dissolving the Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), a month after initially announcing its intention...

Chinese Embassy provides assistance to 32 higher education students

The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives has provided assistance to 32 students pursuing higher education. These students, enrolled at the Maldives National University (MNU)...

183 students sit for Bar Council examination this year

A total of 183 students participated in the Bar Council examination held by the Bar Council of Maldives. This compulsory examination, mandated by the...

The wealthy receive 45% of Subsidies while the poor get just 8%

The World Bank's recent report, "Maldives Development Update - Seeking Stability in Turbulent Times," reveals that the wealthiest in the Maldives benefit disproportionately from...

Gov’t initiates efforts to launch comprehensive masterplan against thalassemia

The government has announced plans to launch a comprehensive national masterplan, aiming to reduce the number of thalassemia cases reported. Efforts to combat thalassemia...

Gov’t to assess the wealth of natural resources in Maldives

Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim announced that the Endheri project launched to assess the wealth of natural resources in the...

UNDP plays a pivotal role in shaping Maldives’ developmental path: President

President Dr. Muizzu has emphasised the critical role of the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), in shaping the Maldives' development path. The remarks were...

ECM proposes amendment to fund parties with less than 10,000 members

The Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has proposed an amendment to the law to allow political parties with fewer than 10,000 members to...

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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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