A Week of Judicial Limbo: A Comprehensive Analysis
The parliament had scheduled five consecutive sittings for this week, but none materialised beyond the publication of the agenda. Consequently,...
MPs Debate Tax Reforms and Development Incentives in Tourism Sector
Concerns Over Proposed Tourism Real Estate Tax Members of the Parliament have raised serious concerns about the Tourism Act Amendment...
Maldives Visitor Numbers to Hit 1.5 Million by October-End, on Track to Surpass 1.8 Million by Year End
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives will exceed 1.5 million by the end of the month, the Ministry of Tourism has...
Maldives Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinians
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Khaleel, has issued a call for urgent action to aid the Palestinian...
President Solih Issues Strong Condemnation of Israel’s Attack on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has issued a forceful condemnation of the attack on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza by Israeli...
State Budget Woes: An Analysis of Fiscal Struggles and Remedial Measures
In a concerning report on the fiscal climate, the Ministry of Finance has shed light on the intricate challenges besetting...
Showdown Looms as Political Parties Prepare for Parliamentary Elections
As the Maldives prepares for its upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for March or April next year, political parties are strategising...
How Realistic is PPM/PNC’s Bid to Kick ‘India Out’?
In his first public address since his electoral victory, President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu pledged to initiate efforts to remove all...
President-Elect Muizzu Signals Shift in Foreign Policy, Could Redraw Ties with India, China
Following his election win, the Maldives’ president-elect Mohamed Muizzu declared that foreign military forces will not be permitted to remain...
Economic Growth Positive But Reforms Needed to Stay on Track: World Bank
The Maldivian economy continued to expand in the first quarter of 2023 by 5.5 percent year-on-year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the...
