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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AG Hits Back at Yameen Over Long-Term Land Lease Controversies
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has hit back at criticism from former President Abdulla Yameen over the government’s plan to lease land in the Ras
STO Brings India’s Famous Amul Brand to Maldivian Consumers
State Trading Organization (STO) General Trading has officially launched products from the renowned Indian dairy brand “Amul” at the ongoing Hotel Asia Exhibition. The
Spikes, bullets and brutality: Pakistani state’s war on protesters
Holding a protest is a democratic right, and people are allowed by the government of the day to express their anger and demands. However,
Maldivian Jails to Meet International Standards Within Five Years, Says Ihusaan
Maldivian prisons will be fully transformed into international-standard rehabilitation centres over the next five years, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said
Jamiyyath Salaf Launches Study into Rasmalé Waterfront Project Amid Growing Concerns
Jamiyyath Salaf has launched a review into the government’s planned “Maldives Waterfront and Marina” project in Rasmalé to address public concerns surrounding the massive
Former President Yameen Appears in Court After Year-Long Halt in Aarah Corruption Case
Former President Abdulla Yameen was brought to court today for a hearing in the V. Aarah graft trial, marking his first appearance in court
Velana International Airport Wins Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Award for 13th Time
Velana International Airport has retained the World Travel Awards title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport 2026, winning the accolade for the 13th time. The
Constitutional Challenge Filed Over 500-Hectare Rasmalé Land Deal
A constitutional case has been filed directly with the Supreme Court seeking to strike down the government’s agreement to hand over 500 hectares of
Shahid Leads Sun Online Poll on MDP’s Strongest 2028 Presidential Candidate
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has received more than half the votes in a Sun Online poll asking which MDP figure would make the
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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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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
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