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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India eyes new era of drone warfare as US interceptor technology enters local production

US-origin counter-drone technology is entering India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem as the Indian military accelerates efforts to acquire systems capable of physically intercepting hostile drones. India’s Paras Defence & Space Technologies…

By Ahmed Ashraf 3 Min Read

BML reaffirms customer data protection after purported government letter circulates

Bank of Maldives (BML) has reaffirmed that customers' banking information is protected by law and will only be disclosed when the bank is legally required to do so, following the…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

Five-time champions WAMCO make winning start to Association Cup

Defending champions Club WAMCO have made a winning start to their Women's Association Cup campaign, defeating Club MTCC in straight sets in their opening match of the tournament. WAMCO secured…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

MTDC records USD 2 million profit, approves 50 Laari dividend

Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) shareholders have approved a dividend of MVR 0.50 per share following a year in which the company recorded growth in its net profit. The dividend…

By Hussain Shinan 3 Min Read

MWSC senior management holds talks with Dhuvaafaru Council

Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Managing Director Hussain Fahmy and members of the company's senior management have met with R. Dhuvaafaru Council to discuss ongoing utility initiatives and potential…

By Hussain Shinan 2 Min Read

STELCO celebrates engineers as backbone of its operations on National Engineers’ Day

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has recognised its engineers for their contribution to the company's operations and the country's development as part of its National Engineers' Day celebrations. A special…

By Hussain Shinan 3 Min Read

Ameenee Magu Segment 1 enters final stretch as MTCC begins ABC laying

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has commenced Aggregate Base Course (ABC) laying on Segment 1 of Ameenee Magu, marking another major milestone in the ongoing road rehabilitation project.…

By Ahmed Ashraf 1 Min Read

Police bust alleged illegal dollar network, six expatriates detained over MVR 54 million, USD 1.6 million

Six expatriates have been detained in a major crackdown on illegal foreign currency trading after authorities traced more than MVR 54.4 million and USD 1.62 million through their bank accounts…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

President Muizzu’s Cabinet takes first step towards oil and gas exploration

The Maldives has officially begun work towards establishing a dedicated legal framework for the exploration and extraction of oil, gas, minerals and other non-living natural resources within the country's maritime…

By Ahmed Ashraf 2 Min Read

President Muizzu assures resorts can pay loans, salaries despite 40% FX rule

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has assured resort operators that the new requirement to convert 40 percent of monthly gross sales through the domestic banking system will not affect salaries, loan…

By Ahmed Ashraf 4 Min Read

President ratifies Fisheries Act amendments with tougher penalties for protected species

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Fisheries Act, introducing tougher penalties for catching and exporting protected species while giving the government greater flexibility to permit additional types…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

President calls 40 percent resort conversion requirement a national responsibility

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended the government's decision to require Category A tourism establishments to convert 40 percent of their monthly foreign currency revenue, saying studies conducted before the…

By Hussain Shinan 5 Min Read

New foreign currency rules take effect September 1 with tougher penalties for black market trading

New foreign currency rules will come into force on September 1, introducing revised dollar conversion requirements for tourism and other businesses while imposing significantly tougher penalties for selling foreign currency…

By Hussain Shinan 5 Min Read

Maldives doubles withholding tax on foreign contractors to 10 percent

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Income Tax Act increasing the withholding tax imposed on payments to non-resident contractors carrying out construction projects in the Maldives from…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read

President ratifies new law governing leases of uninhabited islands and lagoons

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified legislation establishing a new framework for the allocation and leasing of uninhabited islands and standalone lagoons in the Maldives, including revised rental rates based…

By Hussain Shinan 4 Min Read
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