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SOEs Ordered to Implement Major Cost-Cutting Measures

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) across the Maldives have been instructed to implement a new wave of stringent cost-reduction measures, as authorities move to cushion the economic impact of the ongoing instability…

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President Calls on Public to Exercise Right to Vote

President Mohamed Muizzu has called on citizens across the Maldives to take part in today’s elections, stressing that voting is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility. The President…

BML says dollar liquidity remains robust as NOP returns to positive levels

Bank of Maldives (BML) has issued a strong assurance over its foreign exchange stability and…

Maldives repays $500m sukuk in full, boosting reserves under President Muizzu’s fiscal vision

The Government of Maldives has completed the full repayment of a USD 500 million sovereign…

“Not Just Profits, But National Impact”, says CEO Shareef as BML hits record year

The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced its strongest financial performance to date, recording a…

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Oil Prices Slide as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Global oil prices have begun to decline following a temporary agreement to suspend joint military strikes involving the United States…

India grants record export quota to Maldives as Muizzu-Modi ties strengthen

India has approved the export of key essential commodities to the Maldives for the 2026 to 2027 financial year, marking…

Iran Fires Missiles at Diego Garcia, Strike Fails

Iran has reportedly fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeting Diego Garcia, a strategically critical joint United States–United Kingdom military base…

Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 Amid Middle East Tensions

Global oil prices surged sharply this week, with Brent crude approaching $110 per barrel after escalating conflict in the Middle…

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