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...
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,...
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...
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...
HPA Calls for Reinstatement of Pre-Arrival Health Screenings for Expatriates
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has urged the government to reinstate pre-arrival health screenings for expatriates, as authorities grapple with...
Parliament Files Police Complaint Over Death Threats Against MP Shifau
The Parliament has officially lodged a police complaint following death threats directed at Ihavandhoo MP Mohamed Shifau. The threats came...
President Muizzu Launches Maldives’ Largest-Ever Land Reclamation Project ‘Ras Malé’
President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday inaugurated the ambitious Ras Male’ land reclamation project, marking the commencement of the Maldives’ most...
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...
President Lowers SEZ Minimum Investment Threshold From US$150 Million to US$100 Million
The minimum investment threshold for government-designated Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has been reduced to US$100 million. Former President Abdullah Yameen...
New Tax Regulations Prompt Cruise Liners to Rethink Maldives Itineraries
Cruise liners are reconsidering their itineraries to the Maldives in light of the recent increase in prices and taxes levied...
