A Quiet Gesture of Cultural Harmony at Islamabad’s Presidential Residence
ISLAMABAD — Amid the grand fanfare of state banquets, high-level economic pledges, and military guards of honour, state
President Muizzu Holds Bilateral Talks with Pakistani President Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed Meets Pakistani First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — First Lady Sajidha Mohamed held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan’s First Lady and Member of the National Assembly,
President Muizzu Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Politics and International Relations by IIUI
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was on Wednesday conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Politics and International Relations by the
Maldives and Pakistan Target $200 Million Trade Surge in Broad Diplomatic Reset
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have pledged to dramatically expand bilateral economic
Government Moves to Repeal Offshore Tourism Tax Following Fierce Industry Backlash
In a swift U-turn just weeks after enforcing a controversial tax overhaul, the government has submitted legislation to Majlis seeking
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HDC to Build Modern Bowling Arena and Gaming Arcade at Hulhumalé
A modern bowling arena and gaming arcade will be developed on the vacant plot at Ruhgandu 2 in Hulhumalé Phase 1, an area currently
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Hearing Scheduled in President Yameen’s Aarah Case as Fuggiri Hearing Postponed
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Over 6,000 Products Registered for Maldivian Innovation Fair, Reports BCC
More than 6,000 products have been registered to take part in this year’s Maldivian Innovation Fair, marking a sharp jump of over 2,000 items
Fushidhiggaru Lagoon (now Ras Malé): A Timeline and Highlights (2011–2026)
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Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills Signs Landmark $20 Billion Deal for Rasmaale’ Project
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S7 Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to VIA
Russia’s largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, will start scheduled direct flights to the Maldives on October 30, marking the first time a carrier will
Maldives Clears Final $50 Million of SBI Debt Using SDF
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that the final instalment of a $150 million treasury bill facility taken from the State Bank of India in
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BML Islamic introduces education loan scheme with 150% collateral rule
Maldivians planning to apply for BML Islamic’s new education facility will need to put up collateral worth at least 150 per cent of the
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MDP Schedules National Council Elections for November 27 Following Major Structural Overhaul
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has officially scheduled elections for its governing body, the National Council, for November 27. The announcement was
Government Backtracks on Foreign Tour Operator Tax Just Days After Implementation
The administration of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to repeal newly implemented tax laws on foreign tour operators, stepping back from the policy
Hajj Corporation Axes Penthouse Deals for Executives, Including Elections Commission Chief Shakeel
The Maldives Hajj Corporation has scrapped all internal agreements selling apartments from its luxury “Niam Residence” project to company staff, following fierce public backlash
MIRA Launches Digital Portal to Streamline Tourist Data and Green Tax Compliance
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has launched a centralized digital portal, the Maldives Guest Information System (MGIS), aimed at unifying tourist data reporting
Government Spends USD 1.1 million on Filariasis Vaccines Following Outbreak
The government has spent MVR 17 million ($1.1 million) from state funds to procure filariasis vaccines after the eliminated mosquito-borne disease resurfaced in the
Tourist Arrivals Drop by Over 56,000 as Target Off Track
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives fell by 56,014 visitors compared to the same period last year, throwing cold water on government forecasts for a
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