Gulf Crisis

26 Sep, 2026

A Royal Trickle: Saudi Arabia’s Modest Aid Footprint in the Maldives

On the festive occasion of Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day, the Kingdom’s ambassador to the Maldives, Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani, delivered a celebratory address highlighting nearly half a century of bilateral aid.

Gulf Crisis·News·Politics

13 Aug, 2026

Economy in Cardiac Arrest: Surging MVR 22 Dollar Rate Chokes Businesses

MALÉ — A deepening shortage of US dollars in the country has ignited a sharp political confrontation between the government and opposition figures, as businesses and consumers grapple with parallel market exchange

Gulf Crisis·News

23 Jun, 2026

Maldives Passes One Million Arrivals as China and Russia Lead Source Markets

MALE’ — The Maldives has received more than one million visitors so far this year, with Velana International Airport handling the overwhelming majority of arrivals, according to figures released by the Ministry

Government Extends Subsidised Fuel to Fishermen Across All Atolls as Middle East War Bites

Fishermen across the Maldives will now be able to purchase fuel at STO prices through Fuel Supply Maldives sheds established in every province, Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam said

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Tourism Minister Distances Government From $500 Million Loss Claim as Arrivals Begin to Recover

Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen said on Tuesday that the $500 million loss figure cited by industry groups is not a number the government endorses or has verified, even as he acknowledged that

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Government Moves to Cut Operating Costs for Fisheries and Agriculture Companies Amid War Pressure

The government is working to reduce operating costs for companies in the fisheries and agriculture sector, Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam said on Tuesday, as both state-owned and private firms report mounting pressure

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Maldives Cuts Jet Fuel Price and Boosts Flight Slots to Arrest Tourism Decline

The government has reduced the price of jet fuel and increased available flight slots for the summer season as part of efforts to reverse a decline in tourist arrivals, Tourism and Civil

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Finance Minister Says Debt Default Risk Is Behind Maldives as Reforms Take Hold

Finance Minister Moosa Zameer said on Tuesday that the government has implemented significant reforms to the country’s financial and administrative systems since taking office, and that the risk of sovereign debt default

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

China Resumes Oil Exports to Maldives and Region as Middle East Disruption Eases

China has approved the export of 500,000 metric tonnes of refined oil products in May, resuming shipments to several countries including the Maldives after suspending exports due to the Middle East conflict,

19 May, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

Government Reviews Support Measures as Tourism Sector Faces Losses Linked to Middle East War

The government is assessing ways to support the Maldivian tourism industry as the conflict in the Middle East continues to affect arrivals and revenue, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said today. His remarks

11 May, 2026

Business·Gulf Crisis·News·Tourism

Maldives Warns UN Security Council That Maritime Attacks Are Already Hitting Small Island Economies

The Maldives has told the UN Security Council that instability in key shipping lanes is translating into higher costs and supply pressures across small island economies. Ambassador Ali Naseer Mohamed said the

30 Apr, 2026

Gulf Crisis·News

India Clears INR 30b Swap as Maldives Concludes USD 400m Settlement

The Maldives has settled the USD 400 million currency swap drawn in October 2024 and welcomed India’s approval of a new INR 30 billion facility, with New Delhi stating that the support

24 Apr, 2026

Gulf Crisis·India-Maldives·News

Government Moves to Secure Essential Supplies and Stabilise Economy Amid Gulf Crisis

The government says it is taking coordinated steps to ensure the Maldives continues to receive essential goods, fuel and financial support as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global markets and

19 Apr, 2026

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A Royal Trickle: Saudi Arabia’s Modest Aid Footprint in the Maldives

Economy in Cardiac Arrest: Surging MVR 22 Dollar Rate Chokes Businesses

Maldives Passes One Million Arrivals as China and Russia Lead Source Markets

Government Extends Subsidised Fuel to Fishermen Across All Atolls as Middle East War Bites

Tourism Minister Distances Government From $500 Million Loss Claim as Arrivals Begin to Recover

Government Moves to Cut Operating Costs for Fisheries and Agriculture Companies Amid War Pressure

Maldives Cuts Jet Fuel Price and Boosts Flight Slots to Arrest Tourism Decline

Finance Minister Says Debt Default Risk Is Behind Maldives as Reforms Take Hold

China Resumes Oil Exports to Maldives and Region as Middle East Disruption Eases

Government Reviews Support Measures as Tourism Sector Faces Losses Linked to Middle East War

Maldives Warns UN Security Council That Maritime Attacks Are Already Hitting Small Island Economies

India Clears INR 30b Swap as Maldives Concludes USD 400m Settlement

Government Moves to Secure Essential Supplies and Stabilise Economy Amid Gulf Crisis

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