Maldives Achieves Historic Milestone With 1.8 Million Tourist Arrivals
The Maldives has welcomed 1.8 million tourists this year, reaching the national tourist arrival target ahead of schedule. This historic...
Muizzu Gains Backing from Four Political Parties Amid Opposition Pressure
President Mohamed Muizzu has secured assurances of support from the leaders of four prominent political parties, the President’s Office has...
Civil Court Rejects ACC’s Injunction Request in Police Promotion Case
The Civil Court has dismissed a request for an injunction by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to stop promotions awarded to...
Elections Commission Calls for Democratic Principles in Internal Party Elections
Amidst the political fervour surrounding the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2024, the Elections Commission of the Maldives (ECM) has urged...
Israel Warns Citizens Against Travel to Maldives Due to Rise in Anti-Israel Sentiment
The Israeli foreign ministry has issued a travel advisory cautioning Israeli citizens against visiting the Maldives, the Times of Israel...
Government Faces Backlash Over Lifting Ban on Recruitment of Unskilled Bangladeshi Workers
The Maldivian government’s decision to lift the ban on the recruitment of unskilled workers from Bangladesh has been met with...
Authorities Seize Over MVR 5.5 Million in Illicit Substances, Detain 53 Undocumented Foreigners
Authorities have seized drugs and liquor with a street value of MVR 5.5 million over the past fortnight in a...
Maldives Establishes State-Owned Corporation to Promote Fishery Products
A dedicated state-owned entity, the ‘Maldives Fisheries and Ocean Resources Marketing and Promotion Corporation’, has been established with the strategic...
Maldivian to Acquire Wide-Body Aircraft to Expand Routes in Key Tourism Markets
Island Aviation Services Ltd. (IAS), the operator of the national carrier Maldivian, would invest in wide-body aircraft to tap in...
Government Declares Last 10 Days of Ramadan as Holidays, Allocates Hajj Quota to State Corporation
The final ten days of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan have been declared official holidays, starting next year, the...
