Justice Closing in on Medical Mafia: Joint Investigation Launched Into COVID-19 PCR Fraud by Dr. Ali Latheef, Ibrahim Saleem & Dr. Milza

In a significant move against alleged corruption within the healthcare sector, the Prosecutor General's Office has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Maldives Police Service to launch a joint…

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Illicit fortunes at risk as President Muizzu government tables Asset Recovery Bill

The government has submitted an Asset Recovery Bill to the People’s Majlis, seeking sweeping legal powers to recover property and wealth obtained through serious criminal activity and prevent offenders from…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

MACL and Villa International High School partner to launch student internship programme

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and Villa International High School (VIHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a student internship programme, giving students practical workplace experience and…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

MTCC delivers resilient 2025 performance with MVR 2.13 billion revenue

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) strengthened its financial position in 2025 while maintaining a major pipeline of infrastructure projects across the country, highlighting the state-owned company’s expanding role in…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

New rule: Expat salaries must go directly into local bank accounts

The Maldives has introduced new rules requiring employers to deposit expatriate workers’ salaries directly into bank accounts held in their names at locally licensed banks. The Ministry of Homeland Security…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

Sri Lankan community clears 585kg of waste from Hulhumalé beach

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the Maldives, in collaboration with MOPA, organised a beach clean-up at Fannu Beach in Hulhumalé Phase 1 to mark the Global Beach Day…

By Ahmed Ashraf 1 Min Read

Visit Maldives MD Ibrahim Shiuree resigns citing personal reasons

Ibrahim Shiuree has resigned as Managing Director of Visit Maldives, citing personal reasons for his decision to step down. Shiuree was appointed to lead the country's tourism promotion body on…

By Ahmed Ashraf 1 Min Read

MMA wants salaries and domestic transactions shifted to Rufiyaa by 2030

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) aims to make the Maldivian Rufiyaa the primary currency for domestic financial transactions by 2030, Governor Ahmed Munawar has announced, outlining a major shift intended…

By Ahmed Ashraf 5 Min Read

Dhiraagu Malé Open draws over 420 swimmers in record turnout

The Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 has concluded with more than 420 swimmers taking part, making this year's competition the largest open water swimming event held in Malé. Organised by Swim…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

No one will be spared: Ihusaan warns resort chains and political figures over black market dollars

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has revealed that resort chains, construction companies and political figures are among those involved in Maldives' illegal dollar market, warning that authorities…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

President Muizzu, Tuvalu Deputy PM discuss sustainable investment and SIDS challenges

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Tuvalu's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Panapasi Nelesone, have discussed strengthening cooperation on climate finance, sustainable investment and financing mechanisms…

By Ahmed Ashraf 1 Min Read

Small islands, big ideas: President Muizzu pushes new global narrative for SIDS

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to be recognised as centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, arguing that climate vulnerability represents only one…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

‘Completely false and misleading’: Fahmy rejects MWSC vessel allegations

Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Managing Director Hussain Fahmy has rejected allegations surrounding the company's purported purchase of a landing craft for MVR 17 million, describing claims circulating on…

By Hussain Shinan 3 Min Read

Maldives closes tourism GST loophole, foreign booking platforms to pay tax

The People’s Majlis has passed an amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act that will bring offshore booking platforms, foreign tour operators and overseas travel agents serving the Maldives…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

No bullets, no lasers: India’s new anti-drone system fights with sound

Indian scientists have developed an acoustic counter-drone system capable of destabilising unauthorised drones using targeted sound waves, potentially giving India another weapon against the growing threat posed by small and…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

Fenaka connects new residential zones in four islands to power grid

Fenaka Corporation has expanded electricity services to newly inhabited areas in four islands, connecting households in L. Fonadhoo, HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, Th. Buruni and Th. Thimarafushi to the power grid as…

By Hussain Shinan 3 Min Read
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