Muizzu Govt Signals Retreat From Pro-Palestine Policy After Tepid Response to France, UK Moves
The Maldives government’s recent conduct suggests a shift from its traditionally strong alignment with the Palestinian cause, as it refrains...
New British High Commissioner, Japanese Ambassador Meet Foreign Minister Khaleel
The newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Maldives, Nicholas David Low, and Japan’s new Ambassador, Ishigami Rumiko, met separately...
UK Announces New Electronic Travel Authorisation Requirement for Maldivians
The UK government has announced a series of changes to its immigration rules aimed at digitising and strengthening border security....
Maldives High Commission Urges Caution Amid UK’s Far-Right Riots; Advises Resident Maldivians to Register With Mission
Maldivians currently residing in the United Kingdom (UK) have been asked to register with the Maldives High Commission in the...
July Records Tourist Arrivals Surge
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives increased by 14 percent last month, data from the Ministry of Tourism showed....
Maldives Will Implement China FTA in September; Pursuing Similar Agreements With Turkey, UK and India: President Muizzu
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect in September, and the country hopes to sign a similar...
Maldives, India Negotiating FTA: Minister Saeed
The Maldives and India are working on a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has said. The...
Chinese Arrivals Dominate Maldives Tourism Market
Around 92,292 tourists from China have visited the Maldives as of last Monday, according to data by the Ministry of...
Maldives Seeks UK Support in Developing Financial Market
The Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, has left for the United Kingdom to attend the high-level, closed-door...
Maldives’ 2024 Tourism Arrivals See 2.6% First-Time Dip; Lower Occupancy Leading Into Q2
Tourist arrivals fell 2.6 percent in April after consistent highs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according statistics released...
