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Iran strikes UAE transport and energy hubs as Maldives faces deeper tourism risk

A fresh escalation in the Gulf is now raising sharper concerns for the Maldives, after BBC News reported that Iran struck key sites in...

MIFCO diesel hike adds pressure as Maldives faces wider fuel supply risk

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company, MIFCO, has sharply increased the price of diesel it sells to fishermen and the general public, in a move...

Maldive Gas halves household cylinder fills again as supply pressure returns

Maldive Gas has again tightened cooking gas sales, with Adhadhu reporting that standard 10kg cylinders are now being sold with only 5kg of gas...

Committee approves Maldives’ IAEA participation

The Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament has approved Maldives' participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The approval to join the IAEA...

WHO welcomes President’s decision to ban vaping

The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's decision to ban the importation of various types of vapes and announcing a...

PNC urges swift implementation of ban on Israeli passports

The ruling party, People's National Congress (PNC) has called for the swift implementation of the ban on Israeli passport. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu decided...

MNDF concludes “Operation Hiraas Faas”, inspected 144 chemical storages

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Fire and Rescue Services has concluded its "Operation Hiraas Faas", an operation carried out to investigate chemical storages. The...

Education Ministry opens enrolment opportunities for first grade students

Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for enrolment in Lower Kindergarten (LKG), Upper Kindergarten (UKG), and first grade at government schools...

MNU to hold graduation for first batch of medical school this month

Maldives National University (MNU) announces plans to hold the graduation of its first batch of medical school students on October 31. The university's council...

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)...

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Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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