Bank of Maldives Named Among World’s Best-Performing Banks by Forbes
The country’s largest financial institution, Bank of Maldives (BML), has earned a place on the prestigious “World’s Top
Velana International Airport Nominated for Two Major World Travel Awards
Velana International Airport (VIA), operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), has secured nominations in two major categories
Kulhudhuffushi Launches ‘Manas Hub’ to Pioneer Proactive Mental Healthcare
A dedicated community mental health facility, designed to intervene before psychological distress escalates into acute illness, has officially opened in
Driver Believed to Be in Police Custody Causes Horrific Crash
A high-speed, wrong-way motorcycle crash in Hulhumalé late Wednesday night has triggered public outrage after it emerged that the driver
Helpline “1677” Logs Over 23,000 Calls in Push for Mental Health Support
The national mental health helpline, “1677,” has recorded more than 23,000 calls since its launch in 2024, according to the
A Political Gesture: Indian Contractor Congratulates Modi in MM Media
On digital news outlets aligned with President Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, Indian infrastructure giant Afcons Infrastructure recently ran a full-width advertisement
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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
President Muizzu Calls China a Steadfast Partner as Maldives Marks Beijing’s National Day
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to expanding ties with Beijing, calling China a crucial and steadfast partner in the development
Over 900 Police Cases Filed Last Month as Theft Tops National Figures
The Maldives Police Service logged 924 cases in September, with petty theft and property crimes making up nearly a third of all reported offenses
Opposition Trying to Block Rasmale Project for Political Gain, Says Mahloof
Former Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof, who currently serves as the Maldivian Ambassador to Japan, has accused opposition political parties of trying to sabotage the
RasMalé Plan: Nasheed Endorses Residency Concept, Demands Openness
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has voiced broad support for the government’s policy framework regarding the ambitious Ras Malé development project, endorsing plans to introduce
Azima Shakoor: From Legal Architect of GMR Cancellation to Defender of RasMalé Lease
In a detailed social media statement, Principal Secretary to the President Aishath Azima Shakoor outlined key arguments on foreign investment and national development, warning
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A Dubai Billionaire’s Grand Entrance Masks a Fragile Deal in the Maldives
When Mohamed Alabbar, the Emirati property tycoon whose Eagle Hills firm helped shape Dubai’s skyline with the Burj Khalifa, swept into Malé in theatrical
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Six Parole Board Members Axed as Convicted Drug Kingpin Abucha Is Re-Arrested and Returned to Prison
Authorities have fired six Parole Board members and thrown convicted drug kingpin Abdulla Ibrahim (Abucha) back into prison after an unlawful decision to grant
Disqualified Former MP Sinan Appointed MD of AgroNet Following Leadership Shake-Up
Former Hithadhoo North MP Mohamed Sinan, who lost his seat in the People’s Majlis due to unpaid debts, has been appointed Managing Director of
ACC Seeks Money Laundering Charges Against Adeeb-Linked Firm Over MMPRC Embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the Prosecutor General’s Office to press money laundering charges against Montilion International Private Limited, a company connected to
MDP Congress Formally Endorses ‘Bodu Badhalu’ Reform Agenda and Overhauls Party Charter
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) wrapped up its fifth National Congress by overwhelmingly passing former Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail’s sweeping “Bodu Badhalu” (Major
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
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