Reports

Behind the scenes: The team keeping Velana Airport powered around the clock

For the thousands of passengers passing through Velana International Airport each day, electricity is something that is rarely given a second thought. Lights remain on, baggage belts keep moving, check-in…

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MLE Sea-to-Air Cargo Grows 6% in First Seven Months of 2026

Velana International Airport (MLE) has recorded a 6 percent increase in sea-to-air transshipment cargo during the first seven months of…

Explained: The truth behind foreign transaction charges in Maldives

For many Maldivians, the frustration feels familiar. A purchase is made overseas or on an international website, the amount looks…

Unlocking Idle Airports: Why Maldives Should Let Gulf Airlines Operate Hanimaadhoo and Gan

The Maldives has reached a turning point in its aviation and tourism journey. With record-breaking arrivals, expanding infrastructure, and shifting…

Two Ballots, One Day: Rethinking Maldives’ Election Cycle

Every five years, Maldivians head to the polls multiple times. Within a single cycle, voters participate in presidential, parliamentary and…

Presidential Address 2026: A Defining Moment for the Maldives’ Next Chapter

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Presidential Address 2026 will be remembered as a defining moment in the country’s modern political history…