Maldives to Engage in 56th Session of UN Human Rights Council
The Maldives will participate in the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which commenced on Tuesday in...
President Muizzu Thanks Saudi Arabia for Hajj Arrangements
President Mohamed Muizzu has expressed gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for its exceptional organisation of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage....
SOEs Behind on Dividend Payments, Fines and Taxes Owed to State
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) have paid out only MVR 246 million in dividends owed to the state from their profits last...
Council Salaries Set to Increase: Minister Umar
Salaries of Council Members and administrative staff is set to increase, Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Adam...
Government to Introduce Island-Specific Work Permits to Tackle Issue of Undocumented Migrant Workers
The Mohamed Muizzu administration has announced that it will soon introduce additional island-specific permits for migrant workers, a move aimed...
Central Bank Projects National Reserves to Rise to US$605.7 Million by End of 2024
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), in its latest Quarterly Economic Bulletin, has projected an optimistic outlook for the nation’s economy,...
Growth in Key Sectors Up as Fisheries Sector Declines in Q1 2024
The Maldives’ key industries, with the exception of the fisheries sector, grew in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, the...
Inflation for Q1 2024 Down Over Q1 2023
The price of goods and services fell sharply in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 compared to the same period...
BCC Engages International Consultant for Feasibility Study on Addu City Garment Factory
The Business Center Corporation (BCC) has revealed the engagement of an international consultant to conduct feasibility studies for the proposed...
Maldives Customs Intercept Cigarette Shipment Disguised as Tissue Paper
The Maldives Customs Service has seized a substantial shipment of cigarettes, initially declared as tissue paper. After reports emerged on...
