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President Appoints Two New Members to the Elections Commission of Maldives

In a move aimed at strengthening the integrity of the nation's electoral process, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has…

President Muizzu Appoints Two New Members to the Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives

In a significant move to strengthen the nation’s fight against corruption, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu appointed two new…

Maldives Leads by Example in Transitioning to Renewable Energy, President Muizzu Says

On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the Maldives’ firm…

Maldives Exempts Green Tax for Children Under Two Starting January 2025

In a move aimed at easing financial burdens for families traveling with young children, the Maldives Inland Revenue…

Maldives Clean Environment Project Empowers Island Representatives with Waste Management Training

In a bid to promote sustainable waste management practices across the Maldives, the Maldives Clean Environment Project recently…

Celestial Spectacle: Planet Parade to Light Up the Skies Tonight

Astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers worldwide are in for a treat as a rare planetary alignment, known as a…

1,455 Expatriates in MalĂ© Have Biometric Data Collected Under ‘Operation Kuran’gi’

The Maldivian government’s ongoing effort to gather biometric data from all expatriates in the country expanded to the…

Development Bank of Maldives Rollout “On Schedule,” Says Economic Minister Saeed

Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has dismissed criticism over the perceived delay in establishing the Development Bank of Maldives…

President Muizzu Sets Investment Thresholds and Approved Activities for Special Economic Zones

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has issued a Presidential Decree establishing the economic activities permitted within the Maldives' Special…

Malé City Council Approves MVR 487M Budget for 2025

The MalĂ© City Council has approved a budget of MVR 487 million for 2025. The projected budget was…

President Muizzu: Fisheries Sector Key to National Economic Growth

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to understanding and resolving the challenges faced by fishermen,…

Maldives State Shipping Opens Applications for Maritime Scholarships

The Maldives State Shipping Company Private Limited (MSS) has announced two maritime scholarships as part of its "Kalaaseen"…

Maldives Strengthens Global Tourism Role with Shiuree’s PATA Board Appointment

Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Ibrahim Shiuree, has been elected as a board…

Milestone Project: President Inaugurates Water and Sewerage Network in Gaafu Dhaalu Hoadehdhoo

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated a new water supply and sewerage network on Hoadedhoo Island in Gaafu…

WAMCO Cancels Plan to Link Waste Collection Fees to Electricity Bills in Atolls

The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has reversed its decision to integrate waste collection fees with electricity bills…