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
PNC Endorses Muizzu for 2028, Aiming to Make Him First President to Win Second Term
The People’s National Congress has formally endorsed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as its candidate for the 2028 presidential
Government Seizes 1.3 Tonnes of Drugs in Three Years, Minister Says
The Maldives has seized more than 1.33 tonnes of drugs since the current government took office, with a street value
Too Many Business Graduates, Too Few Engineers: Former MNU Chief Raises Alarm
The former Vice Chancellor of the Maldives National University has raised concern about the proportion of secondary school students choosing
Nasheed Warns of Foreign Exchange Crisis as USD 50 Million Indian Debt Payment Falls Due
The Maldives is facing acute foreign exchange pressure today as a USD 50 million debt repayment owed to India falls
Maldives, Malaysia Move Toward Preferential Trade Deal as Central Bank Seeks $100M Facility
The Maldives and Malaysia have agreed to initiate talks on establishing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), following high-level bilateral discussions
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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 allocation of islands, setting
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 operators from paying staff
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 administration of secretly handing
MDP to Table Resolution Calling for President Muizzu’s Resignation via Street Protests
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will submit a resolution to its National Council tonight calling for continuous street protests until President Dr
Yameen Dismisses Muizzu’s Role in Sinamalé Bridge, Mocking President’s Recent Walkway Photo-Op
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has mounted a sharp attack against President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, declaring that Muizzu had no meaningful contribution to
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 clear day, the channel’s
Sun Siyam Breaks Ground on Modern Sports Complex in Kudafari
Sun Siyam Resorts founder, chairman, and managing director Ahmed Siyam Mohamed officially launched construction on Sunday for the “Sun Siyam Sports Complex” in his
Government to Build State-of-the-Art Engineering and Research Facility
The government will construct a modern engineering and research building to train local engineers and expand higher education in technical fields, President Dr. Mohamed
PNC Aims to Outpace Rivals in 2028 Presidential Campaign, Claims Membership Surpassed 70,000
The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) is positioning itself to launch the most widespread and energetic 2028 presidential election campaign across every island in
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Russian Ambassador Meets Foreign Minister Iruthisham to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Russian Ambassador to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, Levan Dzhagaryan, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Iruthisham Adam in Malé on Wednesday, September
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Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Male’ Drug Bust
Police have arrested nine Bangladeshi men in Male’ on suspicion of running an active drug sales operation, following a joint intelligence-led raid earlier this
The World’s Most Experienced Diplomat and His Connection to Dhivehi
Every now and then, international geopolitics produces a story that hits close to home in the most surprising way. Recently, amid Western media coverage
The Tax That Cannot Be Paid: How Maldives’ Russian Tourism Dilemma Exposes a Hole in the New TGST Framework
When the People’s Majlis passed amendments last month requiring foreign travel agents and tour operators to register with MIRA and pay tourism goods and
Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has pushed back against a recent newspaper article, disputing the characterisation of Soviet involvement in Afghanistan as a defeat
Maldivians to Enjoy Month-Long Visa-Free Stay in Thailand
Maldivian travelers heading to Thailand will soon enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free entry after the Thai government officially finalized an agreement to
State Pharma Partners with Pakistani Firm to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
State Pharma has signed a distribution agreement with Pakistan-based Hiranis Pharmaceuticals Private Limited to strengthen the supply of high-quality medicines across the Maldives and
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