India Downplays Maldives’ Cancellation of Hydrography Agreement, Says It Is Among ‘Best in the Region’
India is one of the most experienced countries in the region in conducting hydrographic surveys, the country said on Thursday,...
Facility Upgrades at Kulhudhuffushi Airport Will Foster Regional Economic Growth: RACL
Regional Airports Company Ltd. (RACL) will work to upgrade the passenger terminal facilities at Kulhudhuffushi Airport, in line with President...
Islamic Ministry, MIB Sign MoU to Better Manage Funds
An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and the Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB)...
Tender Board Adopts Operating Rules and Procedures for First Time
The National Tender Board, which oversees the procurement process of state agencies, has for the first time drafted and adopted...
Construction on Modern Malé Fish Market, Local Market to Begin Next Week: President Muizzu
The construction of a modern market that will include a fish market and a local market will begin next week,...
Maldives’ Exports Grow 32% in November
The Maldives’ exports increased by 32 percent in November 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to data...
STO, Allied Transfer All MIFCO Shares to Government
The State Trading Organization (STO) on Wednesday officially transferred 99.9 percent of its shares in the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company...
Parliament Committee’s Unilateral Pay Rise Approval for Top State Positions Draws Public Ire
The Parliament Public Accounts Committee is facing severe public backlash following its unilateral approval of salary increases for the President,...
Over 139,000 Work Permits Issued to Expats, 64% Do Not Pay Fees Regularly: Minister Ihusaan
Some 139,000 work permits have been issued to expatriates to work in the Maldives; however, while 50 percent do make...
MCS Refuses to Grant Additional Concessions to Ex-President Yameen
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has been denied further leniency by the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS), after the former...
