Tourist Arrivals from China in 2024 Set to Exceed 50,000 in February
The number of Chinese tourist arrivals to the Maldives is expected to surpass 50,000 after the nation became the largest...
Ihavandhippolhu Bunkering Project Primed to Begin in Three Weeks: Economic Minister
The Ihavandhippolhu bunkering project in Haa Alifu (HA) Atoll, which will seek to provide new revenue streams to the state...
Hackers Target Government Websites Over Diplomatic Spat With India
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology’s website was compromised in a cyberattack on Friday night, displaying a message purportedly...
Government Introduces Strict Expenditure Rules; Caps Spending, New Positions and Remuneration
The Ministry of Finance, while noting that even though the economy is growing the state’s financial situation is precarious, has...
New SDF Bill Proposes Governance Council, Legal Mechanisms to Regulate Use
A newly proposed Sovereign Development Fund (SDF) Bill sent to Parliament stipulates that funds from the SDF can only be...
Belgium’s NV Besix SA to Appraise US$750 Million Villingili International Airport Development Project
The government has formalised an investment appraisal agreement with NV Besix SA, a leading construction company based in Belgium, for...
Government Pledges to Complete 102 Water and Sewerage Projects by Next Year
The Mohamed Muizzu administration has undertaken the substantial task of resuscitating numerous water supply and sewerage network projects previously initiated...
Ex-Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid Elected MDP President After Uncontested Race
Abdulla Shahid, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, is set to assume the presidency of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic...
Motion Urges President to Expedite Ratification of Amendment Delaying Parliamentary Polls
An emergency motion has been submitted to Parliament concerning delays in the ratification of a crucial amendment to the General...
Government Borrows US$50 Million via MACL from BML, Pays Out on SBI Treasury Bond
The government, in January, settled a US$50 million (MVR 771 million) treasury bond issued to the State Bank of India...
