Legislative Hold-Up: Amendment to Ban Israelis Languishes in Committee for Over 30 Days
While it has been a month since the bill to amend the Immigration Act to ban bearers of Israeli passports...
Air Service World Congress 2024 Commences in Maldives
The Air Service World Congress (ASWC) 2024, hosted by the Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL), has commenced in the Maldives....
MDP Alleges PNC of Misusing Supermajority in Parliament
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the Mohamed Muizzu administration of using its parliamentary supermajority for personal...
MVR 537.8 Million Paid to Private Institutions Over Past Four Years to Fund Free Degree Programme
MVR 537.8 million was paid out to private institutions over the last four years as part of the previous administration’s...
Israeli Army Intensifies Strikes in Gaza, Forces Thousands of Palestinians to Flee
The Israeli army has ordered all Palestinian civilians to evacuate Gaza City, prompting a mass exodus. As part of its...
Several Expats Arrested Over Illegal Trade and Other Illicit Activities as Immigration Special Operation Gathers Steam
Four foreign nationals were detained at Velana International Airport on 3 July for attempting to gain entry using passports with...
Bunkering Services at Ihavandhippolhu to Launch in August
Bunkering services at Ihavandhippolhu in Haa Alifu (HA.) Atoll will be officially launched within the next month, Minister of Economic...
Opposition Leader Questions Government’s Sincerity on Reform Plans
Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail has ignited debate over proposed amendments to the Constitution and governance system, insisting that any alterations...
Maldives, US Hold Business Roundtable to Strengthen Economic Ties
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed participated in a business roundtable organised by the US Chamber of Commerce...
Government Trims Spending on Subsidies, Aasandha
The State’s spending on subsidies and Aasandha—the universal healthcare insurance scheme—has shown a notable decrease compared to the previous year,...
