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14 Jun, 2026

Airport Fees and Departure Tax Rise 21 Percent to MVR 1.8 Billion in First Five Months

MALE’ — Combined revenue from the airport development fee and departure tax reached MVR 1.8 billion in the first five months of 2026, up 21.1 per cent from MVR 1.5 billion over

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28 Oct, 2025

Four Arrested in Airport Heist That Shook the Maldives’ Sense of Safety

VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — The four men accused of robbing two Bank of Maldives (BML) employees at knifepoint early morning yesterday have been arrested and remanded in custody for five days, police

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01 Aug, 2025

Drones Crash at Velana Airport’s Grand Opening, Sparking Police Probe

Police are probing the crash of drones deployed during the opening ceremony of Velana International Airport’s new terminal, following a complaint from the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), which runs the airport.

Maldives Opposition Questions Costly Airport Expansion Amid Debt Concerns

MALE’, Maldives — The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised pointed concerns about the development of Velana International Airport, criticizing the financial decisions made under former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration. MDP

16 Jul, 2025

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Velana International Airport’s New Terminal: A Grand Vision Tested by Island Realities

The Maldives has long been a global emblem of luxury tourism, its turquoise waters and pristine beaches drawing millions to fuel an economy where tourism accounts for roughly 25% of GDP. At

16 Jul, 2025

Business·Leaders·News

MaldivianAero Welcomes Fifth ATR Aircraft with Ceremonial Water Salute

MALE’, Maldives — MaldivianAero, the national airline of the Maldives, marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the arrival of its fifth ATR aircraft, greeted by a traditional water salute at Velana

07 Jun, 2025

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Maldives Faces Growing Concerns Over Security Gaps, Policy Inconsistencies in Key Institutions

Malé, Maldives — Concerns are mounting over the Maldives’ failure to secure and manage its strategic institutions, as lawmakers highlight systematic ignorance of prescribed policies and inconsistent governance. Despite no major incidents

10 Dec, 2024

Business·Leaders·News·Politics

Velana Airport Unveils Expanded Fuel Farm, Boosting Capacity

In a boost for the country’s aviation sector, Velana International Airport has just opened its new fuel farm. This modern facility is set to improve how the airport stores fuel and make

07 Nov, 2024

Business·News

At Maldives Airport, a VIP Farewell Promises to Draw an ‘Alternative Tourism’ Crowd

MALE’, Maldives — In what might be called an innovative approach to airport hospitality, Male’s Velana International Airport is bracing for an unusual surge in CIP lounge bookings tomorrow, though not for

29 Oct, 2024

News·Tourism

Xiamen Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Maldives.

Xiamen Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has inaugurated non stop service to Velana International Airport, marking a significant milestone in air connectivity between China and the Maldives. The airline’s direct flights, originating

14 Feb, 2024

Business·News·Tourism

Velana International Airport's runway. (Photo credit: VIA)

Maldives Government Records Robust Revenue Growth from Airport Development Fee and Departure Tax

In the past fiscal year, the Maldivian government witnessed a substantial surge in revenue from the Airport Development Fee (ADF) and departure tax, reaching an impressive MVR 1.9 billion, according to data

04 Feb, 2024

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Airport Fees and Departure Tax Rise 21 Percent to MVR 1.8 Billion in First Five Months

Four Arrested in Airport Heist That Shook the Maldives’ Sense of Safety

Drones Crash at Velana Airport’s Grand Opening, Sparking Police Probe

Maldives Opposition Questions Costly Airport Expansion Amid Debt Concerns

Velana International Airport’s New Terminal: A Grand Vision Tested by Island Realities

MaldivianAero Welcomes Fifth ATR Aircraft with Ceremonial Water Salute

Maldives Faces Growing Concerns Over Security Gaps, Policy Inconsistencies in Key Institutions

Velana Airport Unveils Expanded Fuel Farm, Boosting Capacity

At Maldives Airport, a VIP Farewell Promises to Draw an ‘Alternative Tourism’ Crowd

Xiamen Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Maldives.

Maldives Government Records Robust Revenue Growth from Airport Development Fee and Departure Tax

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