Business Veteran Abdulla Faiz Steps Out of Retirement to Lead MIFCO
State fisheries firm Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has appointed veteran business executive Abdulla Faiz, M. Maanaage, as
MDP Passes Resolution to Launch Direct Action Protests, Threatens Street Movements Until President Muizzu Resigns
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has resolved to launch continuous direct street action until President Dr.
President Ratifies Suite of Major Bills Standardizing Uninhabited Islands, Land Transport, Black Market FX, and Offshore GST
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Monday ratified a sweep of significant legislation previously passed by the People’s Majlis, reforming the
Muizzu Defends 40 Percent Dollar Exchange Mandate, Says Resorts Can Easily Pay Staff in Forex
Resorts will face no hardship in exchanging 40 percent of their foreign currency revenues, and the move will not prevent
Yameen Weaponises India Card Against Muizzu as Government Scrambles to Deny Thilafushi Port Sell-Off
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has turned his anti-India playbook against his former ally, accusing President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s
President Muizzu Walks Across Historic Thilamalé Bridge Link to Vilimalé
For centuries, the treacherous waters of the Vaadhoo Channel separated Malé and Vilimalé. Close enough to see across on a
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MALE’ — The Maldivian economy grew by 6.3 percent in real terms in 2025, exceeding growth targets set by both the Ministry of Finance
Prosecutor General’s Office Filed 263 Charges and Attended 1,150 Court Hearings in May
MALE’ — The Prosecutor General’s Office filed 263 criminal charges in May 2026 and attended 1,150 court hearings during the month, according to figures
Measles Cases Rise to 15 in Greater Male’ as Health Authorities Begin Vaccination Drive
MALE’ — The number of confirmed measles cases in the Maldives has reached 15, all within the Greater Male’ region, the Health Protection Agency
Adhadhu CEO and Editor Plead Not Guilty to Qazf Charges as Trial Opens Behind Closed Doors
MALE’ — Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, CEO of Adhadhu, and Hassan Mohamed, the outlet’s editor, pleaded not guilty on Monday to qazf charges brought against
Finance Minister Moosa Zameer Resigns Unexpectedly
MALE’ — Moosa Zameer resigned as Minister of Finance on Monday, submitting his letter to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu without public explanation. The reasons
President Muizzu Earmarks MVR 7 Million a Year for Environment
MALE’ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced on Saturday that the government will allocate MVR 7 million annually from the Maldives Green Fund for
Nazim Stripped of PNC Dhiggaru Post After Resigning as Deputy Speaker
MALE’ — Ahmed Nazim has been removed as president of the People’s National Congress for the Dhiggaru constituency, days after he resigned as Deputy
MDP Reclaims Addu Hithadhoo North Seat in Blow to Ruling PNC
MALE’, Maldives — The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party won back a parliamentary seat it had lost to the government on Saturday, as former Addu
From floods to heatwaves: Pakistan pays the price for climate neglect
The seasons no longer arrive in Pakistan with predictability. Rivers that once sustained villages now overflow with destructive force, only to shrink into polluted
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Customs and Banks Sign Deal to Crack Down on Illegal TTs, But Experts Raise Transparency Concerns
Maldives Customs Service and all operating banks across the country have inked a landmark agreement to clamp down on trade-based illicit financial flows and
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Chairperson of Development Bank Resigns as Institution Yet to Open for Business
MALE’ — The chairperson of the Development Bank of Maldives has resigned, the latest departure from a state institution that was launched in November
Majlis Accepts Digital Transformation and Digital Identity Bills for Committee Review
MALE’ — The People’s Majlis has accepted two government-sponsored bills that together form the legal backbone of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Maldives 2.0 digital
China Helping Maldives Fight Palm Disease as Two-Year Treatment Plan Takes Shape
MALE’ — The government is working with Chinese agricultural scientists to address a persistent disease affecting coconut palms across the Maldives, with analysis under
Land Transport Services to Go Fully Digital by August as RTL Network Targets Full Coverage by January
MALE’ — All land transport services in the Maldives will be fully digitalised by the end of August, Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed
Nation Readies 50 Megawatts of Renewable Energy Across 24 Islands
MALE’ — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is preparing to launch solar energy installations across 24 islands that will generate more than
Heritage Ministry Seeks PR Firm. The Question Is Whether the Process Will Be More Transparent Than the Last One.
MALE’ — The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage has invited bids from public relations companies to handle media and communications work across the
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