MACL

22 Jun, 2025

Velana International Airport Poised for Transformation with New Terminal Opening on July 26

MALÉ, Maldives — As the Maldives prepares to open a new chapter in its aviation history, Velana International Airport’s expansive passenger terminal is set to open on July 26. The Maldives Airports

Business·Leaders·News·Tourism

30 May, 2025

President Appoints First Female Chairman of Maldives Airports Company

MALE’, Maldives —Aisha Noorain Janah has been named chairman of the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), marking the first time a woman has held this pivotal role in the nation’s aviation sector.

Business·News

06 Nov, 2024

Gov to Restrict Private Jet Handling to Local Firms as Peak Season Nears

MALE’, Maldives — With the Maldives preparing for its high season of private jet arrivals for Christmas and New Year, the government has announced a policy shift to direct profits from private

State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms

DUBAI — The first batch of ambulances procured under a Maldivian government initiative has passed inspection in Dubai. Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), the state-owned enterprise is overseeing the purchase. Eighteen vehicles were

30 Oct, 2025

News

Maldives Struggles to Curb Chaotic Airport Taxi Scene

MALÉ — The crush of taxis jockeying for fares at the Velana International Airport’s arrivals area has become an enduring labyrinth for tourists, emblematic of the Maldives’ inability to impose order on

09 May, 2024

Business·News·Tourism

Aggressive U.S. Traveler Involved in Maldives Airport Clash Is Released

An American citizen involved in a confrontation at the international airport here was released on conditions by a magistrate court, Maldivian officials said on Wednesday, an incident that has prompted criticism over

08 May, 2024