Hankede Designated for Halal Tourism Development Under New Government Plan
The Muizzu government has announced plans to develop Hankede in Addu City as a halal tourism destination, designating the island...
Opposition Leader Slams BML’s New 30% Fee on Foreign Shopping Transactions
Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail has sharply criticised the government following Bank of Maldives’ (BML) decision to impose a 30 percent...
BML Imposes 30% Fee on Payments to Popular International Shopping Platforms
Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced a 30 percent fee on all MVR card transactions made to major international shopping...
Maldives Denies Talks on Free Movement, Trade Zone With Sri Lanka
The Maldives has denied reports of discussions with Sri Lanka to establish a free economic and movement zone, following claims...
Sri Lankan President to Visit Maldives in Late July: Report
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the final...
Ex-President Nasheed, Senior Democrats Rejoin MDP at Special Rally
Former President Mohamed Nasheed rejoined the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) at a special rally held at Sultan Park in...
MACL Launches Countdown to New VIA Terminal Opening on Independence Day
Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) has officially launched a countdown to the opening of the new terminal at Velana International...
Solih Announces Bid for MDP Presidential Ticket as Nasheed Set to Rejoin Party
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has formally declared his intention to contest the Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) presidential primary, in...
Maldives Calls for Stronger OIC to Address Challenges Facing Muslim Ummah
The Maldives on Saturday called for a more effective Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and collective action to address the...
No Dream Run for Dreamliner
Even as the Boeing 787 is dogged by technical issues, the parlous state of the Indian aircraft maintenance sector is...
